Head of Procurement and Supply Chain

Strabag Belgium NV; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professional to lead the procurement strategy across the UK. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial procurement, along with strong strategic and negotiation skills. This role involves building collaborative relationships with suppliers, managing a procurement team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Join us in contributing towards climate neutrality by 2040 in a supportive and sustainable workplace.

Benefits

Respectful and safe work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Commitment to sustainability and health

Qualifications

• Significant experience in end-to-end commercial Procurement.
• Experience in procurement transformation in a similar industry.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Devise and deliver Procurement Strategy across the UK business.
• Lead Procurement Strategy and build relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and payment terms with suppliers.
• Manage the Procurement team and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in business, procurement or related discipline

Job description

If you are an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professional looking for a fresh challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG UK, then take a look at the exciting opportunity below.

What matters to us

• Degree qualified in a business, procurement or related discipline
• Strategically minded and creative, able to translate a vision into clear methodical plans
• Significant experience of running substantive end to end commercial Procurement within a similar organisation
• Previous successful procurement transformation experience in a similar industry with proven outcomes
• Strong financial and commercial awareness

STRABAG - More than just a construction company

Your contribution to our company

• Devise and deliver Procurement Strategy across the UK business.
• Lead and drive Procurement Strategy Establish, build, and maintain collaborative relationships with all key suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers to secure savings.
• Provide material and goods projections to key suppliers to ensure availability on a timely basis.
• Ensure that Procurement are leading the sub-contract procurement across the business.
• To support the Work Winning teams and ensure that Procurement Strategies are in place.
• Manage the Procurement team group-wide, including recruitment, developing staff, and managing agreed budgets.
• Work alongside the Senior Management Team and Directors in contributing to the achievement of overall business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procedural, regulatory, quality, environmental and corporate social responsibility policies.
• Collaborate with operational management and the supply chain to identify innovation and source new and alternative materials and methods.
• To work with the Legal team to establish standard T&C and best practice.
• Be an advocate for Procurement influence senior managers, and design and lead on direct benefits realisation.
• To lead and drive up-skilling and training within the Procurement team.
• Lead client facing activities across regional projects.
• Resolve any discrepancies with suppliers, grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance or quality issues.
• Manage corporate initiatives with the supply chain.
• To lead Sustainability for Procurement both internally and externally Ensure supplier evaluation forms and risk assessments are maintained.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website .

What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

Contact

3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London

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