Procurement Manager

FBR Construction Recruitment; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FBR Construction Recruitment is partnering with a Hampshire-based building envelope contractor to recruit a full-time Procurement Manager who will head the buying team and drive sourcing across the business.

You will work closely with Estimating, Design, Commercial and Project Delivery teams, building long-term supplier relationships, negotiating best-value agreements, and ensuring materials are available to meet project programmes.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years experience in procurement within construction.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Experience procuring building envelope materials an advantage.
• Knowledge of contracts and supplier agreements.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ideally experience within curtain walling or faade construction.
• Useful knowledge of aluminium systems including Schuco, Technal, Kawneer, Reynaers or similar.
• Experience procuring remediation or cladding systems.
• Understanding of Building Safety Act requirements.
• Experience using procurement or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all procurement activities across the business.
• Source specialist façade systems and associated materials.
• Build long-term supplier relationships and negotiate best value agreements.
• Ensure materials are available to meet project programmes.
• Develop framework agreements and preferred supplier partnerships.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery.
• Carry out supplier evaluations and approvals.
• Review project specifications and procurement schedules.
• Coordinate deliveries with site teams.
• Resolve supply chain issues quickly to minimise programme delays.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates and contractual terms.
• Produce procurement reports and cost analysis.
• Ensure purchased products meet project specifications and standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Procurement

MS Office

Contract knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

ERP systems

Building envelope materials

Curtain wall / facade experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

FBR are working closely with a recognised Hampshire based building envelope contractor seeking a full time Procurement Manager to head up their buying team.

The Role;

Lead and manage all procurement activities across the business, ensuring materials are sourced competitively while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and programme delivery.

Working closely with Estimating, Design, Commercial and Project Delivery teams, you will build long-term supplier relationships, negotiate best value agreements and ensure materials are available when projects need them.

This is a strategic and hands on role, playing a key part in delivering complex fa ade and remediation projects.

Key Responsibilities;

Procurement Strategy

Develop and implement procurement strategies across all divisions.

Source specialist fa ade systems, glazing, aluminium, cladding, fire remediation products and associated materials.

Continuously review supplier performance and market trends.

Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or programme.

Build strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers

Develop framework agreements and preferred supplier partnerships.

Monitor supplier performance, quality and delivery.

Carry out supplier evaluations and approvals.

Project Procurement

Review project specifications and procurement schedules.

Procure materials in accordance with project programmes.

Coordinate deliveries with site teams.

Resolve supply chain issues quickly to minimise programme delays.

Negotiate pricing, rebates and contractual terms.

Achieve best value across all purchases.

Monitor budgets and procurement spend.

Produce procurement reports and cost analysis.

Compliance & Quality

Ensure purchased products meet project specifications and relevant standards.

Verify certification including:

ICE

UKCA

Fire performance

Environmental certification

Building Safety Act compliance

Maintain approved supplier database.

Support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 procedures.

You work closely with:

• Estimating
• Design Department
• Contracts Managers
• Site Managers
• Commercial Team
• Finance Department
• Suppliers
• Manufacturers
• Clients where required

Skills & Experience;

• At least 5 plus years experience in procurement within construction.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Experience procuring building envelope materials an advantage.
• Knowledge of contracts and supplier agreements.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ideally experience within curtain walling or fa ade construction.
• Useful knowledge of aluminium systems including Sch co, Technal, Kawneer, Reynaers or similar.
• Experience procuring remediation or cladding systems.
• Understanding of Building Safety Act requirements.
• Experience using procurement or ERP systems.

On offer is a competitive salary package coupled working for an established building envelope contractor offering progression coupled with a strong staff retention.