Strategic Plant Hire Procurement Lead

CIH International Housing Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke's Select Plant Hire in St Neots is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement for externally hired plant, tools and equipment, coordinating with operations and commercial teams.

You will develop supplier partnerships, drive value, ensure governance, and seek continuous improvements across the supply chain to meet project needs. Experience in plant hire or construction procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant hire procurement and equipment hire.
• Knowledge of construction supply chains and supplier management.
• Ability to negotiate hire agreements and manage supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for externally hired plant and equipment.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships across key partners.
• Drive supplier utilisation and reduce leakage while maximizing value.
• Lead negotiations on hire and framework agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality and service standards.
• Ensure governance compliance and delegated authority are followed.

Skills

Plant hire procurement

Supply chain management

Supplier relationships

Commercial negotiations

Vendor performance

Procurement governance

Construction procurement

Job description

Laing O'Rourke's Select Plant Hire in St Neots is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement for externally hired plant, tools and equipment, coordinating with operations and commercial teams.

You will develop supplier partnerships, drive value, ensure governance, and seek continuous improvements across the supply chain to meet project needs. Experience in plant hire or construction procurement is preferred.