Head Of Group Purchasing – Construction

Head of Group Purchasing (Construction)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead group-wide purchasing activities across a well-established construction and civil engineering business. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will oversee procurement strategy, supplier management, cost control and purchasing operations across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement and purchasing activities across the group.




• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations and performance reviews.




• Source materials, goods and services to support operational requirements.




• Work with pre-construction teams on tenders and value engineering initiatives.




• Manage enquiries, quotation evaluations and order placement.




• Coordinate deliveries with site teams to meet project programmes.




• Monitor supply chain risks, market trends and material availability.




• Produce procurement reports and updates for senior management.




• Manage and develop purchasing team members.




• Maintain procurement records, cost comparisons and purchasing data.




• Resolve supplier and invoice-related queries.




• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.

Requirements

• Previous purchasing/procurement experience within construction.




• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.




• Experience managing suppliers and subcontractor supply chains.




• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.




• Strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills.




• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.




• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.




• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail.




• Degree qualification or procurement qualification desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 DOE.




• Car allowance.




• Pension scheme.




• Annual leave entitlement.




• Company benefits package.




• Ongoing training and development opportunities.




• Long-term career progression within a growing business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful construction business and take ownership of group procurement, supplier management and purchasing strategy across a varied portfolio of projects

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