Strategic Procurement Lead - Construction

Advance TRS; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement activities for subcontracts, materials, plant, and equipment across highways maintenance and public realm contracts.

The role is hands-on and commercially focused, collaborating with operational, commercial, technical, and supply chain teams to achieve best value, manage suppliers, and drive continuous improvement. ERP/e-procurement experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement and supplier management.
• Experience negotiating commercial and contractual terms.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of commercial and financial risks.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including RFIs, RFQs and ITTs.
• Evaluate tenders and prepare sourcing and award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contractual conditions.
• Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-for-money opportunities.
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules and sourcing plans.
• Carry out supplier due diligence and financial/commercial checks.
• Raise purchase orders and manage procurement processes in line with governance.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Develop relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, pricing, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce procurement reports, dashboards, and management information.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, operational, technical, and HSEQS teams.
• Support sustainability, environmental, D&I, innovation, and Zero Harm objectives.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Project management

Tools

Oracle

Jaggaer

Job description

Advance TRS is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement activities for subcontracts, materials, plant, and equipment across highways maintenance and public realm contracts.

The role is hands-on and commercially focused, collaborating with operational, commercial, technical, and supply chain teams to achieve best value, manage suppliers, and drive continuous improvement. ERP/e-procurement experience is advantageous.