Procurement Manager

Sphere Solutions; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement Manager for a major construction project in Plymouth. This role involves managing procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering supplier relationships. The successful candidate will receive a salary of £65,000 - £75,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Share save scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and subcontractor packages.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and standards.
• Lead contract negotiations and risk mitigation.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Education

CIPS Membership (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Procurement Manager - Major Construction Project

Plymouth (Hybrid Working - Split Between Site & Home)

Permanent, Full-Time

£65,000 - £75,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

The Role

As Procurement Manager, you'll be a key member of the commercial team, responsible for developing and delivering procurement strategies that drive value, quality, and compliance across the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of materials and subcontractor packages
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and industry standards
• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Build and maintain strong supplier and subcontractor relationships
• Oversee procurement audits and support reporting requirements
• Implement and manage rebate schemes to maximise value

What You\'ll Need

• Experience as a Procurement Manager or Senior QS.
• Full CIPS membership or working towards it is advantageous
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Comfortable with a hybrid working setup - splitting time between site and home

What\'s On Offer

• £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance
• Hybrid working model - split time between Plymouth site and remote work
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Share save scheme
• Join a major, long-term local project with clear career development

Apply Today

To learn more, call Abbie or Jo on (phone number removed), or click Apply Now to send your CV in confidence.

Sphere Solutions are specialists in construction recruitment across the South West & Wales. With expert consultants in Plymouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Southampton and Truro, we connect top talent with top contractors, developers, and civil engineering firms every day