Strategic Construction 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 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.