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
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year