A key client of ours are currently seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join their team based in North Lincolnshire, on a permanent basis, leading the purchasing team within that region. The company deliver a range of projects across construction focusing on new build commercial & educational, refurbishment, fit out and industrial developments across the Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the North East regions. The ideal candidate will have had experience working in a procurement lead role for a construction company previously, specialising in similar projects during their career. You will directly report to the Commercial Director of the business, with managing over a team including Buyer's, Assistant Buyer's and the Stores Manager for all equipment and material management. This is a permanent position and they are looking for someone to start ideally ASAP due to the growth and expansion of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with Pre Construction enquiries, supporting the estimating team on Material & Plant information
• Devising and using strategies to enhance procurement and sourcing gains Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Develop alongside the Commercial Director and Contracts Director, and then manage, a Supply Chain Library (both Sub-Contractor and Material/Plant) and promote their use within the Business’s
• Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms & negotiate annual rate increases
• Build on existing relationships with our supply chain
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Collaborate with key persons, internally and externally to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Support the Operation teams & assist with the Collation of the H&S files on project completion with our Contract Administrators
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
• Conduct monthly Procurement, Buying & stores meetings & present reports to your line Manager

Requirements

• A strong understanding and ability to plan and forecast demand
• Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software
• Relevant degree or equivalent in similar positions (desirable)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Right to Work
• Ability to commute

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of the client.