Procurement Manager - Construction

Elvet Recruitment are working with a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects across the region to recruit an experienced Procurement Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier relationships and cost optimisation within a busy, project-driven construction environment.

The role will involve:

• Responsibity for a team of 3 Buyers & 1 Plant Administrator covering all material purchases and plant hire on current live civil engineering sites across the Northeast of England and Yorkshire.
• Managing the procurement team to ensure best value is obtained and procedures are followed.
• Supply Chain Management and negotiating contracts, reporting to senior management.
• Financial and performance report production.
• Communicating & working closely with all departments within the organisation at all levels.
• Managing & prioritizing workload.
• Mentoring and managing subordinates.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies
• Negotiating supplier agreements and securing competitive pricing
• Managing supplier relationships and supply chain performance
• Identifying cost savings and improving commercial efficiency
• Supporting project teams with procurement planning and delivery
• Strengthening procurement processes, controls and reporting

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven procurement experience within civil engineering or construction
• Experience of managaing a Procurement department including direct staff
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• A track record of delivering cost savings
• Excellent organisational and relationship management skills
• A proactive approach to improving procurement performance

Remuneration

On offer is a salary of up to 75,000 (dependant on experience) plus attractive benefits package

For this position Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent and temporary recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please call Stephen Phillips at Elvet Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in more detail.