Strategic Procurement Assistant Manager — Flexible Working

Galliford Try Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Family leave policy

Save as You Earn share scheme

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to support procurement strategies across infrastructure projects. You will work with Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design and Delivery teams to maximise opportunities and deliver procurement programmes.

The role involves market analysis, tender preparation, supplier evaluation, and maintaining procurement records while ensuring adherence to company policies and ethical standards. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of business unit & project specific procurement strategies.
• Assist in the procurement of subcontract, strategic material & plant packages across infrastructure projects.
• Conduct market analysis and pre-qualification checks to develop and maintain bid-lists across the BU.
• Prepare, organise and issue tender documentation, and work with teams to develop project specific supplier evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate and manage tendering processes.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.
• Ensure procurement schedules are always kept up to date.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners.
• Support strategic supplier performance management activities.
• Assist with the onboarding, assessment, and approval of new suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to develop our strategic supply chain.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with Galliford Try policies, business management system, ethical standards, and delegated authority requirements.
• Assist in managing procurement risks and developing mitigation strategies as risks arise.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across procurement, commercial, operations, finance and the wider business.
• Provide procurement guidance and support to project delivery teams.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to support procurement strategies across infrastructure projects. You will work with Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design and Delivery teams to maximise opportunities and deliver procurement programmes.

The role involves market analysis, tender preparation, supplier evaluation, and maintaining procurement records while ensuring adherence to company policies and ethical standards. Travel may be required.