Procurement Operations Manager

Your New CompanyA leading construction organisation is seeking an experienced Operational Procurement Manager to drive procurement excellence across a complex, multi-site environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming procurement operations, implementing a centralised buying model, and delivering measurable value across a growing business. This role is available on a hybrid basis for an interim period of 3-6 months.Your New RoleReporting to the Head of Procurement, you will lead the day-to-day operational procurement function, ensuring purchasing activity is controlled, compliant, and delivers best value. You will oversee a centralised Buying Desk, driving consistency across multiple regions while improving supplier performance, purchasing compliance, and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities will include:Leading and developing a Buying Desk team, ensuring SLA and KPI performance is achievedDelivering cost avoidance initiatives and improving procurement value across the businessDriving compliance with preferred supplier agreements and procurement policiesImproving catalogue utilisation and reducing non-compliant purchasing activityManaging supplier performance, issue resolution, and supply chain rationalisationProducing procurement reports, data analysis, and performance insightsSupporting the reduction of invoices on hold through proactive problem-solvingOverseeing supplier onboarding and master data governance activitiesManaging ..... full job details .....