About the role

  • Procurement Manager overseeing acquisition of goods and services at KierBAM in Plymouth. Managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and implementing procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and strategies
  • Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers and vendors
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and delivery tracking
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve any supply issues or disputes
  • Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and plan procurement activities
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and prepare regular reports on procurement status, savings, and supplier performance
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards
  • Lead and develop the procurement team
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement

Requirements

  • Professionally qualified operator with at least 5 years post professional qualification relevant experience or 8 years experience
  • Academic Qualifications - Commercial related Qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)
  • Experience of similar role, preferred in relevant sector (ie Nuclear and Defence)
  • CSCS - White PQP/AQP
  • Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in procurement or supply chain management
  • Knowledge of procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
  • Understanding of contract law and vendor management
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • A wide range of family-friendly policies
  • Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
  • 8 % matched pension contributions
  • Private healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • 26 days holiday
  • 2 wellbeing days
  • 1 volunteering day
  • Personal and professional development

Job title

Procurement Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

Location requirements

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