Procurement Officer

Scruffy Dog Creative Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Scruffy Dog Creative Group is seeking a procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects. You will source suppliers, evaluate bids and coordinate deliveries within project programmes.

The role requires strong negotiation, knowledge of materials and ability to interpret drawings, BOQs and specs to ensure procurement accuracy and value for money.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in construction, fabrication, or related projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, BOQs, specs and scopes of work.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Procure timber, steel, metalwork, GRP/FRP, composites, finishes, hardware, MEP components, fixtures and specialist materials.
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate competitive quotations, commercial terms and lead times.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, scopes of work and material schedules.
• Raise and manage POs, monitor order status and coordinate deliveries against project programmes.
• Support subcontractor selection, commercial evaluation and supplier due diligence.
• Identify cost-saving, alternative-material and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or programme.
• Track procurement spend against project budgets and highlight commercial risks or variances.
• Manage supplier performance, resolving issues relating to quality, specification, availability and delivery.
• Maintain procurement schedules, supplier records, quotation comparisons and purchasing documentation.
• Work across multiple projects and manage time-critical procurement requirements in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiation

Cost control

Project coordination

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/P2P systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Procure timber, steel, metalwork, GRP/FRP, composites, finishes, hardware, MEP components, fixtures and specialist materials.
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate competitive quotations, commercial terms and lead times.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, scopes of work and material schedules to ensure procurement accuracy.
• Raise and manage POs, monitor order status and coordinate deliveries against project programmes.
• Support subcontractor selection, commercial evaluation and supplier due diligence.
• Identify cost-saving, alternative-material and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or programme.
• Track procurement spend against project budgets and highlight commercial risks or variances.
• Manage supplier performance, resolving issues relating to quality, specification, availability and delivery.
• Maintain procurement schedules, supplier records, quotation comparisons and purchasing documentation.
• Work across multiple projects and manage time-critical procurement requirements in a fast-paced production environment.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven procurement experience within construction, specialist fabrication, manufacturing, interiors, events or project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, manufacturing processes and specialist subcontracting.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOQs and scopes of work.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management capability.
• Experience with procurement systems, ERP/P2P platforms and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of project cost control, lead-time management and procurement scheduling.
• CIPS, construction/procurement qualification or equivalent practical experience desirable.