We're looking for a Procurement Manager to take the lead on sourcing and buying aggregates and related materials. You will keep supplies coming in reliably and at a good price, build great relationships with suppliers, and use your negotiating know-how to help the business get the best possible deals.
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.
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