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.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of-UK, you will be responsible for:

• 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.

About You

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional who can demonstrate:

• 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.