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Group Procurement Manager - Construction | UK Privately owned construction organisation | Hampshire

Employer
Procurement Heads
Location
Hampshire
Salary
Salary to be discussed upon application + Car allowance/Company car + 26 days Holiday + BUPA
Closing date
26 Jul 2019

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Specialist Area
Procurement
Sector
Construction
Function
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A multiple award winning, privately owned construction organisation in East Hampshire is seeking to appoint a Group Procurement Manager. With ambitious growth plans for the future and a company who is known in the industry to be the fastest growing in their field employing some 600 people, Procurement is high on the agenda and the appointment of this individual has come at a critical time in their growth.

Reporting to the Group Commercial Construction Director, the Group Procurement Manager will take the lead role in ensuring that they secure the best price and quality for the products and services it purchases. Based at a stunning Head Office location, you will responsible for supporting the whole group which encompasses four main regions and three Category Managers.

Direct spend has been a priority for some time ensuring the quality of products are selected and delivered in a timely and accurate manner. Indirect spend has not been focused on centrally and this therefore presents an opportunity for this person to work with the respective departments and rationalise the supplier base further.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

  • Setting the Group Procurement Strategy across Direct and Indirect spend with indirect spend presenting a greenfield challenge for the new incumbent
  • Managing three Category Managers across regional locations
  • Negotiating, agreeing and managing the portfolio of National Agreements, rebates and subcontract agreements.
  • Establishing performance led, long term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service and product quality as well as continuous improvement to drive competitive edge.
  • Supporting operational requirements, sourcing new channels of supply, tendering, evaluation and selection of suppliers, negotiating group agreements and managing the supply base efficiently and effectively.
  • Acting as the primary contact for Group Agreed Suppliers and Subcontractors, developing supply options and contingency plans that support the Group plans.
  • Building relationships both internally and externally with key stakeholders and suppliers

Required Experience:

  • Proven Procurement experience gained within construction (Private and Public Sector)
  • Experience of working on national agreements and be familiar with sub-contracting and rebate agreements
  • Strong negotiator
  • Able to build highly effective relationships both internally and externally  

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-known brand with a fantastic culture, working environment and ethical practices.

Company

PROCUREMENT HEADS ICON [square]

Procurement Heads is all about getting to know great Procurement Professionals and bringing them together to make outstanding Procurement teams.

With a proven track record of delivery, we support people through the life-cycle of their careers, providing an end-to-end consultative service. We partner with many prominent brands and organisations, sourcing Procurement talent using industry-leading tools and techniques. Focussed and proactive, our methodology provides a comprehensive assessment of your needs and tailors solutions to meet them. The ability to identify and attract the best people across all sectors, often involves us designing and managing bespoke campaigns.

Our purpose...

To deliver recruitment as a professional service.

We engage with leaders across procurement, HR and executive functions to make their organisations successful. More than just a recruitment company, we provide a suite of talent solutions tailored to your business needs.

Our values

Rewarding relationships

For us, it’s personal. Relationships are pivotal to our existence and we place great value on their development. We encourage collaboration through our unique referral scheme ‘The Heads Up’ and are driven by a desire to build deep long-standing partnerships. Our goal is to act as an ambassador for the teams and individuals we support.

Exceeding expectations

More than just a recruitment company, we engage with leaders to deliver the unexpected when it comes to sourcing talent. Going beyond ‘filling the role’, we advise, challenge, champion and are innovative in the value-add solutions we provide.

Doing the right thing

Doing the right thing is not difficult. Knowing what the right thing is, that’s where we come in. Everyone has a responsibility for the choices they make. We pledge to lead the way by championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability.

Our team of experienced Procurement consultants are on hand to support you with your Procurement career.

Address: The Corner, Gordon Rd, Winchester SO23 7DD

Tel: 01962 869 838

Website: https://www.procurementheads.com/

Company info
Website
Telephone
01962 869 838
Location
Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom

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