Strategic Procurement Manager

AR Resourcing Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to enhance its procurement function. This role involves developing category strategies for various construction materials, ensuring project compliance, and managing supplier performance. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of procurement experience in construction and be ready for career progression. Strong opportunities for development within a high-profile project portfolio are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years' procurement experience in construction.
• Experience in developing category strategies for construction materials.
• Proven track record of supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategy for construction materials.
• Ensure strategic agreements are maximized for project compliance.
• Review supplier performance and initiate improvement plans.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier performance management

Category strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A Leading Construction Contractor is looking to recruit a Strategic Procurement Manager to join their group procurement function.

The main objective of the role is to develop and deliver a category strategy across a portfolio of direct construction categories.

Key duties will include:

• Setting and delivering end-to-end category plans for a variety of direct construction materials.
• Ensuring strategic agreements are maximised for each project in order to achieve rebate and compliance targets.
• Reviewing supplier performance, and where appropriate initiating performance improvement plans.
• Engaging with, and working closely with internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Providing category insights and market and risk reports.

Why Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading contractor with a strong demonstrable track record of development and progression opportunities.

This role provides strong exposure and visibility across the wider business through interfacing with internal stakeholders on various projects regarding strategies.

As part of a leading procurement function you will be supporting a portfolio of high profile projects, and delivering significant savings for the company through implementation of category strategies.

Further Details

Supporting a portfolio of different types of construction projects including commercial builds, retro fit works, data centres, and airport construction frameworks.

Individual project values ranging up to £500m.

Example categories include building envelope, MEP, steel structures, and internal fit out.

Candidate Requirements

Our client is looking for Procurement Managers looking for a career move. They are also keen to see experienced Senior or Category Buyers looking for career progression.

Minimum of 3+ years' procurement experience delivering the procurement requirements for projects within the construction related industries.

You will have experience of putting in place a material framework, and of performance management of suppliers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer looking for a step up into a category management role with a company that can offer strong progression and development pathways.

Apply Now

Please apply via the company's official career portal or contact the vacancy manager.