Procurement Manager

Bovis Homes Group PLC; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK homebuilder is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement team in Wakefield. Responsibilities include managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates should have an HNC/ONC in Construction and experience in the construction industry. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Understanding of building regulations.
• Good knowledge of construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and procurement processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and material availability.
• Ensure all procurement follows group processes.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Budget management

Analytical skills

IT ability

Communication skills

Team working skills

Education

HNC / ONC in Construction or similar

Degree in Construction or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

COINS procurement system

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire, at our Wakefield office. As our Procurement Manager, you will ensure the efficient running of the materials and sub-contract purchasing function. Focus on co‑ordination of the buying department with other departments to ensure all packages are bought, to the right specification, on time and on budget whilst maintaining full compliance of the Best Practice procedures and the Company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policies. We value in‑person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Responsibilities

• Managing the procurement team.
• Having direct project procurement responsibilities.
• Monitoring and supporting material procurement focusing on availability, compliance with the group supply chain, keeping within project budgets whilst maintaining strong relationships between our project teams and our key suppliers.
• Monitoring procurement schedules for each project focusing on keeping the procurement programme on course to support achievement of the construction programme.
• Ensuring all procurement carried out follows group processes.
• Maintain an up to date library of standard house type material schedules.
• Produce accurate site‑specific material schedules and process material orders.
• Monitor material order values against budget values and address large variations.
• Liaise with group procurement to assist in bulk price agreements group deals, providing feedback and update on the business unit’s procurement for rebate recovery.
• Continually monitor supplier performance and hold regular meetings with main suppliers. Providing reports on KPI's for the commercial director and contract managers.
• Continually research new products.
• Ensure the invoice checking procedure is being carried out and on hold invoice levels are kept to a minimum.
• Ensure sites are visited by the procurement team on a regular basis to assess material stock levels and material storage are suitable to reduce waste and delays.
• Continually monitor material lead times, keeping build and site managers informed, instigate forward material allocation when necessary.
• Maintain general specification for the regions housing range and ensure compliance with divisional general specification.
• Manage all amendments to specification as and when required.
• Monitor plant levels and ensure it is off hired when no longer needed.
• Ensure the material database is kept up to date.
• Ensure tender lists are prepared for each scheme.
• Ensure tenders are checked and comply with site specification and current trade specifications, and the tender drawings for the site include the standard details.
• Provide support to the bid team, advising on price increases, material availability and VE options available in the current market.
• Report to the Commercial Director on the tender enquiry status. Attending contract review meetings on a monthly basis.
• Ensure all material and Sub‑Contract orders are processed correctly and efficiently.
• Ensure copies of approved material tenders lists are kept on record.
• Provide support to and ensure the efficient running of the buying team.
• Ensure you keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training and technical training as when required by the Company.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other regions.
• Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments.
• Support the customer care department with any supplier difficulties.
• Any other reasonable procurement related task/operation.

About Vistry

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award‑winning employer means we live each day through our ethos – doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership‑led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five‑star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Requirements

• HNC / ONC in Construction or similar
• COINS procurement system experience
• Experience gained within the construction industry
• Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion
• A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
• A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical and IT ability
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• Good business sense
• Good understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• Good team working skills
• Willingness to work extra when required to accommodate business needs

Desirable

• Degree in Construction or similar, or
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership, or
• Working towards being a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
• Understanding of changes to regulations and legislation

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…