Procurement Manager

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to take responsibility for procurement across a major UK operation.

This is a key role for a commercially minded procurement professional with a strong civils, infrastructure, construction or engineering background, who can take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier relationships, contracts and cost performance across a complex operational environment.

• Developing and implementing an effective procurement strategy.
• Managing key suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers.
• Negotiating competitive commercial terms and contracts.
• Reviewing and managing existing supplier agreements.
• Working closely with Technical, Project, Terminal and operational teams.
• Assessing procurement and contractual risks.
• Identifying and delivering long-term cost savings.
• Managing procurement performance through appropriate KPIs.
• Ensuring procurement activity meets relevant regulatory and best-practice requirements.
• Approving purchase orders and coordinating the delivery of goods and services.
• Reporting procurement performance to senior management.
• Providing leadership and support to the procurement function.

• Proven experience in procurement within civils, construction, infrastructure, engineering or a similar environment.
• Strong experience managing suppliers, subcontractors and vendor relationships.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across technical, project and operational teams.
• Previous experience managing or leading people.
• Good understanding of procurement risk, compliance and Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A proactive, decisive and commercially focused approach.
• Good IT skills.
• A degree-level qualification is desirable, but not essential where the candidate can demonstrate strong relevant procurement and commercial experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace who are operating as an Employment Agency