Strategic Procurement Lead

Galliford Try Group; Altofts; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical scheme options

Pension

Save As You Earn (SYE) share scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Buyer to join the Procurement team in Normanton, Yorkshire. You will procure products, materials and subcontract services across projects, coordinating with designers, clients, supply chain and internal teams to secure cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes commercial awareness, contract understanding and strong supplier relationships. A degree in procurement/engineering and CIPS membership are valued, with flexible working options and a competitive

Qualifications

• Significant experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of commercial law and contract conditions.
• Degree in Procurement/Engineering/Technical or related discipline desirable.
• CIPS membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, agree and issue procurement plans for projects and programmes of work.
• Carry out supplier and subcontractor pre-qualification assessments.
• Prepare scopes of work for products, materials and subcontract services.
• Prepare and issue invitation to tender (ITT) documentation following receipt of authorised requisitions.
• Undertake bid evaluations to identify the best suppliers/subcontractors.
• Create, approve and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Manage delivery of products and subcontract services to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor procurement performance against project budgets.
• Support pre-construction teams through a structured procurement approach during bid stages.
• Ensure use of Galliford Try's supplier approval and performance management processes.
• Resolve supplier performance issues and commercial disputes.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers to drive value and cost efficiencies.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationships

Leadership

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Procurement/Engineering degree

CIPS membership (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Buyer to join the Procurement team in Normanton, Yorkshire. You will procure products, materials and subcontract services across projects, coordinating with designers, clients, supply chain and internal teams to secure cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes commercial awareness, contract understanding and strong supplier relationships. A degree in procurement/engineering and CIPS membership are valued, with flexible working options and a competitive