Procurement Manager

The Shore Group; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services organization in Portslade by Sea is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations across diverse sectors. This strategic role focuses on driving cost efficiency, ensuring supply chain compliance, and supporting growth through effective procurement leadership. The ideal candidate will possess substantial procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Support for professional development

Well-being initiatives and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' procurement experience in construction or multi-service environments.
• Proven success in managing both direct and indirect spend.
• Familiarity with framework agreements and compliant supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for direct and indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier relationship management including performance reviews and audits.
• Collaborate with teams to support bids, tenders, and project delivery.

Skills

Procurement experience in construction

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

CIPS Level 4+

Job description

Overview

Procurement Manager - Multi-Sector Services. Location: Hove. Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time. The Shore Group, a dynamic and fast-growing £240m Support Services organisation, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations across diverse sectors including Construction, Retail, Civils, and Property Services.

This is a strategic role focused on driving cost efficiency, ensuring supply chain compliance and supporting business growth through effective procurement leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for both direct (e.g. materials, subcontractor packages) and indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier relationship management, including performance reviews, audits and negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards, governance frameworks and risk management protocols.
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to support bids, tenders and project delivery.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and align procurement with long-term social value goals.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related/equivalent field.
• CIPS Level 4+ (or working towards Chartered status).
• Minimum 5 years' procurement experience in construction, FM, or multi-service environments.
• Proven success in managing both direct and indirect spend.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Familiar with framework agreements and compliant supply chains.
• Excellent stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability.
• Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative.
• Ethical approach with a commitment to governance and compliance.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a high-growth business.
• Exposure to blue-chip clients and diverse sectors - including major retailers, construction and property brands
• Support for professional development and CIPS progression.
• Well-being initiatives and comprehensive training.
• Contribution to an ambitious 2030 social value strategy