Procurement Manager (Construction)

GBR Recruitment Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a construction and utilities client in Stafford, England. The role requires expertise in procurement related to concrete and utilities, with responsibilities including strategic purchasing and supplier management. Candidates with relevant skills from similar roles are encouraged to apply. This position offers a permanent opportunity within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in procurement/commercial activities related to concrete and utilities.
• Experience with strategic purchasing and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage nationwide suppliers for strategic purchasing.
• Review pricing and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Negotiate long-term agreements and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial acumen

Supplier negotiation

Cost control

Job description

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are delighted to be working exclusively with a construction & utilities client in the East Midlands, recruiting for an experienced permanent Procurement Manager to join the commercial / operations team within their growing business.

You must have procurement / commercial experience in : concrete (inc. Volumetric concrete), utilities, street works & plant machinery (inc. lifting / crane hire).

This role could suit someone working as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, Commercial Executive or Contract Manager, the client may also consider someone stepping up from a Buyer role with the right knowledge listed above.

Purchasing Management Responsibilities :

• Strategic purchasing – identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Produce and maintain a PSL including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from.
• Cost control – regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives.
• Supplier relationships - performance reviews and negotiation. Revisit suppliers post tender to negotiate improvement on costs. Negotiate long‑term and short‑term agreements, develop and maintain relationships.
• Operational procurement control – managing on / off-hire logs, ensuring ...