At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement for exciting residential groundworks projects and manage supplier relationships.
- Company: Established contractor with a strong reputation and a £50 million turnover.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, pension scheme, and additional perks.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a stable and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement within groundworks or construction is essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 70,000 p.a (DOE) + Company Benefits
About the Company: Our client is a well-established residential groundworks contractor with an annual turnover of approximately 50 million, delivering infrastructure and groundwork packages for leading housebuilders across the Midlands and surrounding regions. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and project delivery, the business continues to experience sustained growth and has secured a significant pipeline of future work. As a result, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager / Buying Manager to join their senior management team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of the purchasing function within a growing residential groundworks contractor. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities across multiple projects, developing supplier relationships, negotiating favourable terms, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials, plant, and subcontract services.
- Lead and manage the procurement function across multiple residential groundworks projects
- Source and procure materials, plant, and subcontractor packages in line with project requirements
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Work closely with Commercial, Contracts, and Operational teams to ensure procurement requirements are met
- Manage supplier performance and ensure quality and delivery standards are maintained
- Produce procurement reports and cost analyses for senior management
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and procurement policies
- Support project teams with material scheduling and supply chain planning
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, Buying Manager, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Lead within residential groundworks, civil engineering, or construction
- Strong understanding of groundworks materials, infrastructure products, and construction supply chains
- Experience managing procurement across multiple live projects
- Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Competitive salary depending on experience
Company car or car allowance
Pension scheme and additional company benefits
Opportunity to join a successful 50m turnover contractor with a strong market presence
Key leadership role with long-term career progression opportunities
Stable workload supported by a substantial pipeline of secured projects
Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement in Nottingham employer: Kenton Black
Join a leading subcontractor in the UK, where you will be part of a dynamic team working on a landmark £200m highways infrastructure project. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering our engineers the chance to develop their skills while contributing to significant civil engineering achievements. With a strong pipeline of work and long-term contract potential, this role provides not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a thriving industry.
