Procurement Manager

GRS Group; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + 8 statutory days

Pension contribution

Career development opportunities

GRS Academy & Personal development

EAP with 24/7 GP service

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

GRS Group is seeking a proactive procurement professional to manage packaging and aggregate sourcing across our bagging plants. You will drive cost-saving initiatives, build strong supplier partnerships and ensure continuity of supply while supporting the business with market intelligence and procurement insights.

You will lead supplier reviews, manage performance, and maintain accurate procurement records.

Qualifications

• Significant procurement experience within aggregates, construction materials, quarrying, or related industries.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement projects.
• Excellent analytical and financial awareness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of haulage, logistics and supply chain management.
• Understanding of sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements.
• Commercially astute and results focused.
• Strong negotiator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong leadership capability.
• Be prepared to travel with occasional overnight stay.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of all packaging and aggregate for BP bagging plants.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through sourcing initiatives.
• Build and maintain supplier partnerships and relationships.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier documentation.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure quality, service and value.
• Secure long-term supply arrangements to support demand and growth.
• Conduct supplier reviews and performance evaluations.
• Monitor market pricing, trends and competitor activity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and margin improvement.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and transport teams on procurement opportunities.
• Assist in contingency planning for supply shortages.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Leadership

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a self-motivated, driven and adaptable individual who enjoys a challenge to work alongside our energetic team. The role requires a CAN-DO attitude, an ability to learn from any losses and celebrate every win. We are a fast-paced business with plenty of opportunities for growth so if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Purpose

To manage the procurement of packaging and aggregate materials across all Building Products bagging plants, ensuring quality, availability, value for money, and continuity of supply. The role will drive cost-saving initiatives, build strong supplier partnerships, provide market intelligence, and support operational and commercial objectives through effective procurement and supply chain management.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

The duties are many and varied, but the list below is considered to be the basic requirement:

• Procurement of all empty packaging and aggregate for all bagging plants within BP.
• Identifying ways to find cost savings through sourcing initiatives.
• Building and maintaining successful partnership and relationships with the supply chain.
• Managing, implementing, and maintaining accurate system records relating to procurement with support from the team.
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, service, availability, and value for money.
• Secure long-term supply arrangements to support customer demand and business growth.
• Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining service levels.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance evaluations.
• Resolve supplier issues and supply chain disruptions promptly.
• Monitor market pricing, trends, and competitor activity.
• Provide market intelligence and procurement insights to senior management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Work with sales teams to understand customer requirements and procurement opportunities.
• Liaise with operations and transport teams to ensure product availability.
• Support in complaint resolution.
• Support stock management and inventory optimisation.
• Assist in contingency planning for supply shortages and market fluctuations.
• Ensure procurement activities support operational efficiency and customer service targets.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, health and safety standards, and environmental legislation.
• Promote sustainable sourcing practices and support ESG objectives.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Ensure suppliers meet required quality, legal and ethical standards.
• Prepare and present procurement reports for senior leadership.
• Attend weekly and quarterly sales meetings.
• Responsibility for compliance and discharging legal duties with regards to HR and Health & Safety to promote a safe, equitable and legally compliant work place.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

• Significant procurement experience within aggregates, construction materials, quarrying, or related industries.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement projects.
• Excellent analytical and financial awareness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of haulage, logistics and supply chain management.
• Understanding of sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements.
• Commercially astute and results focused.
• Strong negotiator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong leadership capability.
• Be prepared to travel with occasional overnight stay.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + 8 statutory days with a Christmas shut down
• Supportive and fun team environment
• Statutory pension contribution
• Career development opportunities
• GRS Academy & Personal development - development is in your hands
• EAP with a 24-hour 7 day a week GP service
• Cycle-to-work scheme