Group Procurement Manager

HF Group has been in business since 1898. We are one of the UK’s leading multi-discipline building services contractors, delivering Electrical Services, Mechanical Services, EV Charging Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems, Telecommunications and Automated Controls.

Our head office is in Glasgow, with offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester and Belfast, serving public and private sector clients throughout the UK.

We’re a family business at heart, and we treat our people that way.

Behind every successful project is a simple principle: the right materials, plant and labour need to arrive on time, in the right place and at the right price.

That is where you come in.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially focused Group Procurement Manager to lead and develop our procurement function across multiple business units and locations.

This is a senior role with the opportunity to make a significant impact across the Group. You will set the direction for procurement and then make it happen – creating a consistent, commercially driven approach that delivers measurable savings, strengthens supplier relationships and supports the successful delivery of our projects.

During your first year, you will spend time getting to know our sites, offices and teams, building strong relationships and developing a detailed understanding of our current procedures, processes, suppliers and expenditure.

You will then use that insight to develop and implement a Group Procurement Strategy that delivers sustainable value without creating unnecessary bureaucracy or slowing down our engineers and project teams.

Day to day, you will:

• Own and develop the Group procurement strategy across all HF businesses and offices.
• Take responsibility for procurement, stores, plant hire and agency labour spend.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial performance, consistency and efficiency across the Group.
• Establish clear procurement processes, policies and governance that support the needs of the business.

Deliver Better Commercial Outcomes

• Consolidate and rationalise the supplier base where appropriate.
• Negotiate Group-wide agreements, pricing structures, rebates and commercial terms.
• Develop strong, strategic supplier relationships while holding suppliers accountable for price, quality, service and delivery.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and value improvements.
• Develop appropriate KPIs and reporting to demonstrate procurement performance and benefits.

Build and Develop the Team

• Lead, develop and grow the procurement and stores team.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Provide training, coaching and development opportunities.
• Develop succession plans and build procurement capability across the Group.
• Create a collaborative team culture where people are supported to perform at their best.

Improve Stores and Stock Control

• Establish consistent processes for ordering, receipt, storage, issue and stock control.
• Improve stock visibility and availability across our locations.
• Reduce waste, duplication and unnecessary stockholding.
• Introduce appropriate controls and reporting to improve inventory accuracy and accountability.

Control Plant and Labour Costs

• Develop effective processes for plant allocation, utilisation and off-hire.
• Improve visibility and control of plant costs across live projects.
• Manage agency labour providers and commercial arrangements to ensure value for money.
• Work closely with operational teams to identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenditure.

Protect the Business

• Ensure procurement activity complies with Group policies, contractual requirements and relevant legislation.
• Develop responsible sourcing practices across the supply chain.
• Ensure appropriate…