Project Manager - Civil / Geotechnical Based Sizewell C Basic Salary then has a 15% project uplift added on to it for the duration of the project Subsistence allowance Performance related bonus Car allowance Plus a very healthy benefit package Main Purpose of the Job Provide full accountability for project delivery, safety, quality, programme, and commercial. Leading the team and supply chain in ground engineering works, assuring NEC4 alliance behaviours, and maintaining strong client/stakeholder relationships. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Technical & Site Ops: Lead and integrate operations/design/plant/procurement/commercial for D-Wall/soil mixing; set delivery standards and governance. Leadership & Attitude: Set vision, standards, and behaviours; develop team/succession plans; lead formal disciplinary & grievance processes; senior stakeholder/client leadership. Safety: Sponsor/chair significant investigations; ensure learning reviews and CAPA closure; set and track safety KPIs; drive Zero Harm culture. Site Briefings: Set governance for briefing quality; deliver high-level client/safety briefings; assure compliance across the project. Quality: Set QA strategy/KPIs for D-Wall/soil mixing; ensure audits and systemic corrective actions; assure ITP/record completeness; provide client quality reporting. Procurement: Set procurement strategy (category sourcing, hire vs buy, strategic suppliers); approve major commitments; manage long-lead capacity and relationships. Productivity: Establish productivity KPIs/targets for wall panels and soil mixing; sponsor improvement programmes; align with programme and commercial outcomes. Programme: Own the master programme; govern logic and critical path; protect/manage terminal float; direct resequencing and risk responses; approve delay/extension strategies. Commercial: Own commercial strategy; oversee EWs/NCEs/CEs and negotiations; lead CVR/earned value/forecasts; resolve commercial disputes. Contractual (NEC4 Option 4 Alliance): Provide contractual leadership; chair risk-reduction meetings; manage change/claims; interface with Alliance Board/Core Group; flow down obligations to subcontractors. Other (standardisation & versatility): Responsibilities are guidelines to standardise expectations across multidisciplinary projects. Tasks may flex up/down or across teams (operations, technical, commercial, procurement, quality, safety, logistics, etc.) depending on project needs; maintain a proactive, solution-focused attitude. Works may occasionally require weekend or night shifts, so a rotation system may be expected in line with project requirements. Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required: Experience: Typically 8+ years in project leadership is preferred, but not essential. Education: Degree (or significant equivalent experience); management qualifications desirable. Certifications & Tickets: CSCS (required); SMSTS; advanced safety/leadership training; NEC4 accreditation (preferred/advantageous); AP Course (advantageous). Technical Competence: Broad cross-discipline oversight; integration of operations/design/plant/procurement/commercial for D-Wall/Piling/Soil mixing. Programme/Commercial/Contractual: Master-level programme governance; terminal float strategy; negotiations; CVR/EV/margin accountability; NEC4 expert governance. Tools & Systems: Portfolio scheduling/reporting; financial systems literacy; BI/dashboard governance; Excel (expert), Word (advanced), PowerPoint (advanced expert), MS Project/P6 (governance), Cemar (governance). Behaviours: Strategic, transparent, accountable; sets standards; empowers and holds to account.
31/03/2026
Full time
Project Manager - Civil / Geotechnical Based Sizewell C Basic Salary then has a 15% project uplift added on to it for the duration of the project Subsistence allowance Performance related bonus Car allowance Plus a very healthy benefit package Main Purpose of the Job Provide full accountability for project delivery, safety, quality, programme, and commercial. Leading the team and supply chain in ground engineering works, assuring NEC4 alliance behaviours, and maintaining strong client/stakeholder relationships. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Technical & Site Ops: Lead and integrate operations/design/plant/procurement/commercial for D-Wall/soil mixing; set delivery standards and governance. Leadership & Attitude: Set vision, standards, and behaviours; develop team/succession plans; lead formal disciplinary & grievance processes; senior stakeholder/client leadership. Safety: Sponsor/chair significant investigations; ensure learning reviews and CAPA closure; set and track safety KPIs; drive Zero Harm culture. Site Briefings: Set governance for briefing quality; deliver high-level client/safety briefings; assure compliance across the project. Quality: Set QA strategy/KPIs for D-Wall/soil mixing; ensure audits and systemic corrective actions; assure ITP/record completeness; provide client quality reporting. Procurement: Set procurement strategy (category sourcing, hire vs buy, strategic suppliers); approve major commitments; manage long-lead capacity and relationships. Productivity: Establish productivity KPIs/targets for wall panels and soil mixing; sponsor improvement programmes; align with programme and commercial outcomes. Programme: Own the master programme; govern logic and critical path; protect/manage terminal float; direct resequencing and risk responses; approve delay/extension strategies. Commercial: Own commercial strategy; oversee EWs/NCEs/CEs and negotiations; lead CVR/earned value/forecasts; resolve commercial disputes. Contractual (NEC4 Option 4 Alliance): Provide contractual leadership; chair risk-reduction meetings; manage change/claims; interface with Alliance Board/Core Group; flow down obligations to subcontractors. Other (standardisation & versatility): Responsibilities are guidelines to standardise expectations across multidisciplinary projects. Tasks may flex up/down or across teams (operations, technical, commercial, procurement, quality, safety, logistics, etc.) depending on project needs; maintain a proactive, solution-focused attitude. Works may occasionally require weekend or night shifts, so a rotation system may be expected in line with project requirements. Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required: Experience: Typically 8+ years in project leadership is preferred, but not essential. Education: Degree (or significant equivalent experience); management qualifications desirable. Certifications & Tickets: CSCS (required); SMSTS; advanced safety/leadership training; NEC4 accreditation (preferred/advantageous); AP Course (advantageous). Technical Competence: Broad cross-discipline oversight; integration of operations/design/plant/procurement/commercial for D-Wall/Piling/Soil mixing. Programme/Commercial/Contractual: Master-level programme governance; terminal float strategy; negotiations; CVR/EV/margin accountability; NEC4 expert governance. Tools & Systems: Portfolio scheduling/reporting; financial systems literacy; BI/dashboard governance; Excel (expert), Word (advanced), PowerPoint (advanced expert), MS Project/P6 (governance), Cemar (governance). Behaviours: Strategic, transparent, accountable; sets standards; empowers and holds to account.
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
31/03/2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
31/03/2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
31/03/2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
31/03/2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
31/03/2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
31/03/2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction & civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable & well established steels construction & civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c. 15M where you will be hands on & supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments. Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning. Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment. Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001. Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services. Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Maintain a Preferred Supplier List including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Effective Cost control, responsible for regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. Developing & maintaining strong supplier relationships, as well as carrying out performance reviews and contractual negotiations. Operational control including managing on/off-hire logs, communicate to commercial any cost creep from extended hire. Effective contract management ensuring all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements including training, accreditations and insurance. Set SLAs, allocate risk and follow company onboarding and renewal process within the management system. Cross-functional integration with the commercial department, working closely with the commercial teams during tender bids development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Attributes: Vast experience as a construction / civils sector buyer, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing manager or similar role carrying out comparable buying duties / tasks. Experience within a construction / civils background, ideally with steels knowledge & experience too. Must be prepared to work 5 days in the Leicestershire office. This buying role could suit someone working as a Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Assistant, Sourcing Manager, Product Category Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Assistant, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager or similar with comparable responsibilities. Commutable from Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire & parts of the West Midlands. Interviews to take place in April. Apply today!
We are one of Europe's leading independent manufacturers of high-quality ventilation and building products and we are looking for an accomplished Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager. Based from our office in Northampton and reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will be tasked with the further development of our commercial purchasing function.
BASIC SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000
BENEFITS:
· Company Bonus
· Pension
· Death in Service
LOCATION: Northampton
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rugby, Coventry, Leicester, Daventry, Bedford, Banbury, Leamington Spa
JOB DESCRIPTION: Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer - building products / ventilation
The primary focus of the Purchasing Manager role is to run the purchasing team and manage all direct and indirect spend. We pride ourselves on treating our suppliers like we do our customers. Strong relationships are at the centre of our business, and we treat all our external partners in the same fashion.
In additional we will be looking for the Senior Buyer to:
· Manage and develop existing purchasing staff
· Manage a total spend of circa £3.5 Million
· Negotiate and agree contracts
· Analyse and manipulate data to management information and reports
· Monitor supplier performance, including conducting supplier site audits
· Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing suppliers
This is a genuine opportunity to bring about change if change is required. We are open to ideas and welcome input. We require a candidate who is strong willed and confident in their approach.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer - building products / ventilation
Ideally you will be a purchasing professional looking for the next step in your career with a market leading business.
You will also be:
· A qualified (by education or experience) Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer with experience of managing / supervising staff who look after a combined budget of at least £3.5Million
· A strong negotiator with experience of contract negotiation and management
· Proficient with excel
· Highly organised with a high level of attention to detail
THE COMPANY:
One of Europe's leading manufacturers of sustainable building solutions. As well as the quality of our products, what really sets us apart is its dedication to customer service. We work tirelessly to ensure customers can get the right part, at the right time, at the right price - so they don't have to.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Extensive and ongoing training will be given in all aspects of our products, manufacturing, current suppliers and contracts.
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Procurement, Buying, Buyer, Category, Buying Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Buying Manager, Category Manager, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing & Supply Manager.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
REF: LL16543, Wallace Hind Selection
08/10/2021
Permanent
We are one of Europe's leading independent manufacturers of high-quality ventilation and building products and we are looking for an accomplished Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager. Based from our office in Northampton and reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will be tasked with the further development of our commercial purchasing function.
BASIC SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000
BENEFITS:
· Company Bonus
· Pension
· Death in Service
LOCATION: Northampton
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rugby, Coventry, Leicester, Daventry, Bedford, Banbury, Leamington Spa
JOB DESCRIPTION: Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer - building products / ventilation
The primary focus of the Purchasing Manager role is to run the purchasing team and manage all direct and indirect spend. We pride ourselves on treating our suppliers like we do our customers. Strong relationships are at the centre of our business, and we treat all our external partners in the same fashion.
In additional we will be looking for the Senior Buyer to:
· Manage and develop existing purchasing staff
· Manage a total spend of circa £3.5 Million
· Negotiate and agree contracts
· Analyse and manipulate data to management information and reports
· Monitor supplier performance, including conducting supplier site audits
· Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing suppliers
This is a genuine opportunity to bring about change if change is required. We are open to ideas and welcome input. We require a candidate who is strong willed and confident in their approach.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer - building products / ventilation
Ideally you will be a purchasing professional looking for the next step in your career with a market leading business.
You will also be:
· A qualified (by education or experience) Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer with experience of managing / supervising staff who look after a combined budget of at least £3.5Million
· A strong negotiator with experience of contract negotiation and management
· Proficient with excel
· Highly organised with a high level of attention to detail
THE COMPANY:
One of Europe's leading manufacturers of sustainable building solutions. As well as the quality of our products, what really sets us apart is its dedication to customer service. We work tirelessly to ensure customers can get the right part, at the right time, at the right price - so they don't have to.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Extensive and ongoing training will be given in all aspects of our products, manufacturing, current suppliers and contracts.
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Procurement, Buying, Buyer, Category, Buying Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Buying Manager, Category Manager, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing & Supply Manager.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
REF: LL16543, Wallace Hind Selection
We are one of Europe's leading independent manufacturers of high-quality ventilation and building products and we are looking for an accomplished Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager. Based from our office in Northampton and reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will be tasked with the further development of our commercial purchasing function.
BASIC SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000
BENEFITS:
· Company Bonus
· Pension
· Death in Service
LOCATION: Northampton
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rugby, Coventry, Leicester, Daventry, Bedford, Banbury, Leamington Spa
JOB DESCRIPTION: Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer - building products / ventilation
The primary focus of the Purchasing Manager role is to run the purchasing team and manage all direct and indirect spend. We pride ourselves on treating our suppliers like we do our customers. Strong relationships are at the centre of our business, and we treat all our external partners in the same fashion.
In additional we will be looking for the Senior Buyer to:
· Manage and develop existing purchasing staff
· Manage a total spend of circa £3.5 Million
· Negotiate and agree contracts
· Analyse and manipulate data to management information and reports
· Monitor supplier performance, including conducting supplier site audits
· Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing suppliers
This is a genuine opportunity to bring about change if change is required. We are open to ideas and welcome input. We require a candidate who is strong willed and confident in their approach.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer - building products / ventilation
Ideally you will be a purchasing professional looking for the next step in your career with a market leading business.
You will also be:
· A qualified (by education or experience) Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer with experience of managing / supervising staff who look after a combined budget of at least £3.5Million
· A strong negotiator with experience of contract negotiation and management
· Proficient with excel
· Highly organised with a high level of attention to detail
THE COMPANY:
One of Europe's leading manufacturers of sustainable building solutions. As well as the quality of our products, what really sets us apart is its dedication to customer service. We work tirelessly to ensure customers can get the right part, at the right time, at the right price - so they don't have to.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Extensive and ongoing training will be given in all aspects of our products, manufacturing, current suppliers and contracts.
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Procurement, Buying, Buyer, Category, Buying Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Buying Manager, Category Manager, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing & Supply Manager.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
REF: LL16543, Wallace Hind Selection
08/10/2021
Permanent
We are one of Europe's leading independent manufacturers of high-quality ventilation and building products and we are looking for an accomplished Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager. Based from our office in Northampton and reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will be tasked with the further development of our commercial purchasing function.
BASIC SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000
BENEFITS:
· Company Bonus
· Pension
· Death in Service
LOCATION: Northampton
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rugby, Coventry, Leicester, Daventry, Bedford, Banbury, Leamington Spa
JOB DESCRIPTION: Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer - building products / ventilation
The primary focus of the Purchasing Manager role is to run the purchasing team and manage all direct and indirect spend. We pride ourselves on treating our suppliers like we do our customers. Strong relationships are at the centre of our business, and we treat all our external partners in the same fashion.
In additional we will be looking for the Senior Buyer to:
· Manage and develop existing purchasing staff
· Manage a total spend of circa £3.5 Million
· Negotiate and agree contracts
· Analyse and manipulate data to management information and reports
· Monitor supplier performance, including conducting supplier site audits
· Building and maintaining good relationships with new and existing suppliers
This is a genuine opportunity to bring about change if change is required. We are open to ideas and welcome input. We require a candidate who is strong willed and confident in their approach.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer - building products / ventilation
Ideally you will be a purchasing professional looking for the next step in your career with a market leading business.
You will also be:
· A qualified (by education or experience) Purchasing Manager / Senior Buyer with experience of managing / supervising staff who look after a combined budget of at least £3.5Million
· A strong negotiator with experience of contract negotiation and management
· Proficient with excel
· Highly organised with a high level of attention to detail
THE COMPANY:
One of Europe's leading manufacturers of sustainable building solutions. As well as the quality of our products, what really sets us apart is its dedication to customer service. We work tirelessly to ensure customers can get the right part, at the right time, at the right price - so they don't have to.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Extensive and ongoing training will be given in all aspects of our products, manufacturing, current suppliers and contracts.
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Procurement, Buying, Buyer, Category, Buying Manager, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Buying Manager, Category Manager, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing Manager, Purchasing & Supply Manager.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
REF: LL16543, Wallace Hind Selection
A Local Authority based in East London is looking for an experienced and motivated procurement Category Manager with extensive experience of complex construction and capital projects. This is a full time, Permanent position and the successful candidate will be an integral part of the growing team, delivering sustained excellence and innovation across construction and capital programmes to benefit our citizens, businesses and staff.
The successful candidate must have extensive experience with Construction project management, capital programmes and procurement.
This is a key role that works closely with senior managers and suppliers to lead, develop, deliver and manage the supply chain that supports construction. The scope of the role includes but is not limited to;
Lead construction procurements including competitive dialogues, management and monitoring of contracts and supplier performance to ensure value and quality of delivery.
Provide innovative procurement solutions to deliver high profile projects on time and on budget as a key member of multiple project delivery teams.
Provide strategic advice to leadership, identify opportunities and plan supply chain activities.
Work closely with managers and colleagues in Growth, Housing, Property, Legal and Finance across both Councils
The main accountabilities associated with the role include but are not limited to;
To lead on the development of strategic sourcing options for Procurements related to a range of capital projects.
Take a leadership role on behalf of borough officers in direct negotiations with suppliers, clients and other providers of services.
Lead major procurements using the appropriate methods and procedures.
Advise Directors, Members, staff, external consultants and others on complex procurement and contractual matters associated with capital projects.
Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers and partner organisations.
Manage responses to complex professional or politically sensitive issues within the area of responsibility.
Lead major procurements using the appropriate methods and procedures. Guide relevant procurements via DPS.
Manage major projects and control allocated resources from support services and service areas
Lead on delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes required by the programme, covering all elements of sustainability.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Educated to degree standard or equivalent
Relevant professional qualification
Full member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent strategic procurement/sourcing experience
Extensive knowledge of experience of applying modern best practice construction procurement contracts from concept through to delivery,
Suitable experience on major capital programmes and complex projects
Experience of developing and successfully delivering sourcing solutions, realising strategic objectives
The client is looking to move quickly with appointing to this position and as such, are offering a salary of £53.5k - £56.7k with a possible additional market supplement of £5k, along with an excellent and competitive benefits package.
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jamal at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed).
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08/06/2020
Permanent
A Local Authority based in East London is looking for an experienced and motivated procurement Category Manager with extensive experience of complex construction and capital projects. This is a full time, Permanent position and the successful candidate will be an integral part of the growing team, delivering sustained excellence and innovation across construction and capital programmes to benefit our citizens, businesses and staff.
The successful candidate must have extensive experience with Construction project management, capital programmes and procurement.
This is a key role that works closely with senior managers and suppliers to lead, develop, deliver and manage the supply chain that supports construction. The scope of the role includes but is not limited to;
Lead construction procurements including competitive dialogues, management and monitoring of contracts and supplier performance to ensure value and quality of delivery.
Provide innovative procurement solutions to deliver high profile projects on time and on budget as a key member of multiple project delivery teams.
Provide strategic advice to leadership, identify opportunities and plan supply chain activities.
Work closely with managers and colleagues in Growth, Housing, Property, Legal and Finance across both Councils
The main accountabilities associated with the role include but are not limited to;
To lead on the development of strategic sourcing options for Procurements related to a range of capital projects.
Take a leadership role on behalf of borough officers in direct negotiations with suppliers, clients and other providers of services.
Lead major procurements using the appropriate methods and procedures.
Advise Directors, Members, staff, external consultants and others on complex procurement and contractual matters associated with capital projects.
Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers and partner organisations.
Manage responses to complex professional or politically sensitive issues within the area of responsibility.
Lead major procurements using the appropriate methods and procedures. Guide relevant procurements via DPS.
Manage major projects and control allocated resources from support services and service areas
Lead on delivery of sustainable procurement outcomes required by the programme, covering all elements of sustainability.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies/attributes;
Educated to degree standard or equivalent
Relevant professional qualification
Full member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent strategic procurement/sourcing experience
Extensive knowledge of experience of applying modern best practice construction procurement contracts from concept through to delivery,
Suitable experience on major capital programmes and complex projects
Experience of developing and successfully delivering sourcing solutions, realising strategic objectives
The client is looking to move quickly with appointing to this position and as such, are offering a salary of £53.5k - £56.7k with a possible additional market supplement of £5k, along with an excellent and competitive benefits package.
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up to date CV to (url removed) or call Jamal at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed).
Not interested in this role but know somebody who could be? Refer a friend to SCConstruction and receive up to £250 referral bonus