Strategic Construction Procurement Lead

Journey Live; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Live in Birmingham, UK is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects. You will source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms and manage schedules to keep programmes on track.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction materials, the ability to interpret drawings and BOQs, and experience with ERP/P2P systems and advanced Excel. CIPS or equivalent qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and MEP components.
• 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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP/P2P

Microsoft Excel

Cost control

Lead-time management

Education

CIPS qualification desirable

Tools

ERP/P2P systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Journey Live in Birmingham, UK is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects. You will source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms and manage schedules to keep programmes on track.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction materials, the ability to interpret drawings and BOQs, and experience with ERP/P2P systems and advanced Excel. CIPS or equivalent qualifications are desirable.