Head of Group Purchasing (Construction)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP55,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
An excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead group-wide purchasing activities across a well-established construction and civil engineering business. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will oversee procurement strategy, supplier management, cost control and purchasing operations across multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all procurement and purchasing activities across the group.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiations and performance reviews.
- Source materials, goods and services to support operational requirements.
- Work with pre-construction teams on tenders and value engineering initiatives.
- Manage enquiries, quotation evaluations and order placement.
- Coordinate deliveries with site teams to meet project programmes.
- Monitor supply chain risks, market trends and material availability.
- Produce procurement reports and updates for senior management.
- Manage and develop purchasing team members.
- Maintain procurement records, cost comparisons and purchasing data.
- Resolve supplier and invoice-related queries.
- Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.
Requirements
- Previous purchasing/procurement experience within construction.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Experience managing suppliers and subcontractor supply chains.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
- Strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
- Proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
- Degree qualification or procurement qualification desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of GBP50,000 - GBP55,000 DOE.
- Car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement.
- Company benefits package.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Long-term career progression within a growing business.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful construction business and take ownership of group procurement, supplier management and purchasing strategy across a varied portfolio of projects.
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Head of Group Purchasing - Construction employer: Romans Recruitment Group Ltd
As a leading UK-based Civil Engineering Contractor, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values our workforce. Our Haverhill location offers competitive pay rates, free parking, and a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and professional development. With opportunities for long-term employment on significant projects, we are committed to fostering growth and rewarding hard work in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Romans Recruitment Group Ltd Recruitment Team
