Procurement Manager

Oyster Recruitment Ltd; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure provider is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to develop and implement regional commodity strategies. This hybrid role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement within the construction sector and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and annual bonus

26 days of holiday

Flexible working policy

Excellent pension scheme

Company car

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement or commercial management within construction.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in framework agreements.
• Familiarity with UK procurement legislation and construction frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional strategies for Civils & Installations.
• Manage existing framework agreements and call-off contracts with suppliers.
• Evaluate and manage supplier performance to ensure a resilient supply chain.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Commercial management in construction

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management in contracts

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading provider of forward-looking infrastructure and travel solutions, is looking for a skilled Procurement Manager with experience in Civils & Installations to join their team.

As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing regional commodity strategies that align with the company's objectives and customer needs. This role is critical in supporting business growth, cost control and promoting supply chain resilience. You will work closely with various stakeholders across the organisation to ensure the successful execution of these strategies.

This is a hybrid role, 2 days in office and the rest form home.

If you are an experienced Procurement Manager and looking to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment this role will be perfect for you! Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Consult on, develop, and implement regional Civils & Installations commodity strategies that meet company and customer needs, support business growth, cost control and promote supply chain resilience
• Manage, develop, and extend existing framework agreements and call-off contracts with suppliers, ensuring agreements are structured for risk mitigation, commercial viability, compliance, social value and sustainability
• Generate RFP templates based on customer requirements and evaluation methodologies for consistent and comparative evaluations of quotes
• Support Sales & Tendering teams with accurate costs, rate inclusions/exclusions, subcontractor engagement plans, and tailored contract management and risk mitigation strategies
• Evaluate and manage supplier performance to maintain a cost-effective, reliable, and resilient supply chain

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in subcontractor management, procurement, or commercial management within construction, infrastructure or civil engineering sectors
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in framework agreements, NEC contracts, and subcontractor risk management
• Knowledge of pricing structures and cost recovery models
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence teams across Sales, Project Delivery, Legal, HSQE and Finance
• Familiarity with UK procurement legislation, CDM regulations, and construction frameworks

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus
• 26 days of holiday (increasing to 29 days with length of service)
• Flexible working policy
• Hybrid (2 days in office)
• Excellent pension scheme matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary
• Flexible benefits tailored to personal needs
• Company car