Procurement Manager – Construction

Elvet Recruitment are working with a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across the region to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier relationships and cost optimisation within a busy, project-driven construction environment.

The role will involve:

• Responsibity for a team of 3 Buyers & 1 Plant Administrator covering all material purchases and plant hire on current live civil engineering sites across the Northeast of England and Yorkshire.
• Managing the procurement team to ensure best value is obtained and procedures are followed.
• Supply Chain Management and negotiating contracts, reporting to senior management.
• Financial and performance report production.
• Communicating & working closely with all departments within the organisation at all levels.
• Managing & prioritizing workload.
• Mentoring and managing subordinates.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies
• Negotiating supplier agreements and securing competitive pricing
• Managing supplier relationships and supply chain performance
• Identifying cost savings and improving commercial efficiency
• Supporting project teams with procurement planning and delivery
• Strengthening procurement processes, controls and reporting

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven procurement experience within civil engineering or construction
• Experience of managaing a Procurement department including direct staff
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• A track record of delivering cost savings
• Excellent organisational and relationship management skills
• A proactive approach to improving procurement performance

Remuneration

On offer is a salary of up to 75,000 (dependant on experience) plus attractive benefits package

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