1734361 Procurement Manager

We're looking for a Procurement Manager to take the lead on sourcing and buying aggregates and related materials. You will keep supplies coming in reliably and at a good price, build great relationships with suppliers, and use your negotiating know-how to help the business get the best possible deals.

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for:

Source and procure aggregates and related materials to meet the business's operational needs.

Review current purchasing costs and suppliers to identify where savings can be made.

Negotiate prices, contract terms, payment terms and delivery arrangements with suppliers.

Find, assess and onboard new suppliers to widen choice and reduce supply risk.

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers.

Secure reliable, continuous supply so operations are not disrupted by shortages or delays.

Monitor supplier performance on price, quality, delivery and service, and act on any issues.

Track market prices, trends and supply conditions in aggregates and construction materials.

Record and report savings achieved against the baseline of current purchasing costs.

Work closely with operations, finance and site teams to understand demand and plan purchasing.

Make sure purchasing follows company policies, contracts and relevant regulations.

The ideal candidate will be

• Proven experience in a procurement, buying or purchasing role.
• Experience in aggregates, quarrying, construction materials or a related sector is highly desirable
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• A track record of identifying and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience building and managing supplier relationships.
• Confident with numbers, able to analyse spend and prices and track savings.
• Good communication skills, able to work with suppliers and internal teams at all levels.
• Organised, self-motivated and results driven.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.