Procurement Director

Location: Allington

Job Title:

Procurement Director

Location:

Maidstone, Kent

Salary:
Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-time permanent

Start Date:

ASAP upon successful completion of clearance documentation

Company Description

BJF Group is a leading multi-discipline Main Contractor based across the UK, specialising in delivering high-quality construction projects across various sectors - priding ourselves on our reputation for excellence and attention to detail.

Across the public and private sectors, our teams deliver with care, consistency and accountability. We bring specialist knowledge, a flexible mindset, and a commitment to doing things properly, even in the most complex or sensitive environments.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a proactive and diligent Procurement Director to lead our supply chain function on procurement strategy - providing strategic leadership and supplier management to drive alignment across the group on how we deliver against our business objectives in a cost-effective and compliant manner.

We pride ourselves on nurturing talent and fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive - if you have ambitions to play a key part in driving our business forwards, then we want you to join us at an exciting time of development and growth to realise your full potential.

Position

As Procurement & Supply Chain Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of BJF Group’s supply chain and procurement processes. Overseeing the entire supply chain operations, leading on procurement, logistics and inventory management to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness whilst maximising value.

This appointment will also see you developing and implementing strategies that align with our goals and market demands, including sustainability initiatives and risk management plans.

The ideal candidate will have Substantial operational procurement experience within the Construction, Building Services or FM sector, strong commercial negotiation skills, have a deep understanding of supply chain management principles with a focus on excellent communication skills and strong leadership qualities.

As Procurement Director you can expect to make an impact in delivering the following:

Develop initiatives that maximise benefits from emerging technologies to include:
Enhancing Procurement Analytics with Power BI
Coach and lead the purchasing team and organisation in your area of expertise
Develop and drive commodity business strategy
Provide strategic supply base management including supplier selection, negotiations, and supplier relationship/performance management
Drive continuous improvement in indirect material procurement and contracting
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings and operational efficiency
Identify and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability
Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favourable terms and conditions
Oversee the procurement process, including requisition, sourcing, purchasing, and delivery
Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements
Stay abreast of market trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement
Lead and mentor the procurement team, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals
Understand your responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of your team and the wider group, whilst promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout
Promote and live BJF TEAMS values

Requirements

To be considered for the role you will need to demonstrate a strong mix of the following:

What you’ll bring:

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
(MCIPS) Professional Diploma in Purchasing & Supply (Level
6) or equivalent experience
Proficiency in procurement software and tools

Experience of single and 2 stage procurement routes from setting project specific procurement strategy to final draft of subcontract documents
Commercial Negotiation scope, price, payment terms and conditions of purchase or…