Procurement Manager (Construction) - Materials/Subcontracts

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner in the construction sector is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager in Nottingham. This role focuses on managing materials and subcontracts. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of procurement experience, particularly in construction or utilities. Benefits include a company car and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company car

Private healthcare

Wider benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years procurement experience in a bids/category management environment.
• Background in Construction, Utilities, or project environments.
• Strong commercial, planning, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with high-value sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Manage suppliers and drive innovation within the supply chain.
• Develop strategies for category management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Job description

Client: JSS Search

Location: nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 27.09.2025

Expiry Date: 11.11.2025

Overview

JSS have partnered with an exciting organisation in the Construction/Infrastructure space to recruit a Procurement Manager position focusing on Materials and Subcontracts spend.

As well as focusing on cost, quality and supplier management, the role will involve supporting the development and implementation of the overall procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating with high-value sub-contractors and suppliers
• Manage suppliers, track metrics, ensure compliance, and drive innovation within the supply chain.
• Develop strategies for the category in line with the overall supply chain strategy which includes identification, selection and management of strategic partners by using the category management principles.
• Work closely with the Procurement Lead to develop the function's strategy

Your profile

• 5+ years procurement experience, ideally working in a bids/category management environment
• Sector background in Construction, Utilities or project environments
• Strong commercial, planning and negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills. Able to convey the benefits of a new strategy and instil confidence.

What’s on offer?

• Company car, private healthcare and wider benefits package