Procurement Manager

O'Neill & Brennan is recruiting a Procurement Manager for the Manchester/Leeds region. The position will involve a mixture of working from home, on site and working out of the Head office in Manchester. Responsibilities: Ensuring supply chain are aligned with the business needs and strategy Ensuring the procurement function is engaged and accountable at every stage of the project lifecycle Negotiation with key suppliers on commercial terms, engagement, service levels and performance Support development of Category Management and promote compliance through better use of framework agreements with preferred suppliers Support and enhance business initiatives including the acceleration of Modern Methods of Construction Engagement with new, and work with existing, subcontractors, to bolster category and regional requirements as needed Requirements: Experienced procurement professional, qualified to degree level in a relevant subject. Excellent understanding of contractual issues Good knowledge and experience of the supply chain both material and subcontract. Good management and people skills. Strong communication and relationship building skills A demonstrable capability in contract management and negotiations and working knowledge or various contract types To apply for this position, or for more information, please forward your CV to Lorcan Friel at