Procurement Supervisor

Knights Construction Group is looking for a commercially focused Procurement Supervisor to support the delivery of industrial, commercial and agricultural construction projects.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong knowledge of cladding and building envelope systems. You will prepare accurate material take-offs, source and procure materials and services, coordinate plant hire, negotiate with suppliers and ensure purchasing activity supports project programmes and budgets.

Working closely with our Design, Pre-Construction, Commercial and Project Management teams, you will help improve purchasing efficiency, strengthen supplier relationships and identify opportunities for value engineering and product development.

• Prepare accurate material take-offs using construction drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Source, quantify and procure roof and wall cladding systems, composite panels, single-skin sheeting, flashings and fabrications, rainwater goods, fixings, sealants and associated materials.
• Plan purchasing and coordinate deliveries to meet project programmes, specifications and budgets.
• Monitor material costs and usage, identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve value

• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors.
• Source and assess new suppliers and products to improve quality, availability, service and value.
• Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate competitive prices and agree delivery terms and supply arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve availability, quality or delivery issues.

• Coordinate plant and equipment hire requirements across multiple projects, including MEWPs, telehandlers, access equipment and other site plant and machinery.
• Obtain competitive hire quotations and arrange equipment delivery and collection in line with site requirements.
• Monitor hire periods and costs, identifying opportunities to avoid unnecessary charges.
• Maintain effective relationships with plant and equipment hire providers.

• Work closely with the Design and Pre-Construction teams to support project planning and the selection of suitable materials and systems.
• Research alternative products, materials and construction methods that could improve quality, efficiency or cost-effectiveness.
• Contribute practical procurement and supplier knowledge to ongoing product and design improvements.

• Support procurement budgets, cost monitoring and reporting, highlighting potential overspends and savings.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier lead times and material price changes, communicating risks to relevant teams.
• Identify supply chain risks early and work with colleagues and suppliers to minimise their impact on delivery.
• Liaise with Senior Management and project teams to ensure procurement activity supports project deadlines and commercial objectives.

• Proven procurement experience within the construction industry.
• Experience producing detailed material take-offs and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial or agricultural cladding and building envelope systems.
• Confident supplier negotiation skills and a strong understanding of purchasing, cost control and delivery requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing project priorities.
• Proactive, commercially aware and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full…