Head of Procurement

3 weeks ago

Warwickshire, United Kingdom Stepnell Full time

Do you want to lead our procurement excellence? We are seeking a Head of Procurement/ Buying and Supply Chain Lead to take charge of our procurement and supply chain strategy.


Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll be the driving force behind optimising supplier

Relationships, securing rebates, and ensuring top-tier quality across all projects. You will manage our Stepnell Supply Chain and play a key role in shaping procurement processes to achieve maximum value. If you’re a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to excellence, we want you on our team. Join us and lead the way in procurement.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Manage: Oversee the Group buying function, reporting directly to the Commercial Director.
  • Supply Chain Champion: Act as the principal contact for the Stepnell Supply Chain (SSC),promoting its benefits and managing the intranet presence.
  • Strategic Procurement: Develop and implement group framework agreements, manage supplier accounts, negotiate rebates, and ensure the best value for the company.
  • Innovation and Quality: Stay ahead of market trends, lead procurement initiatives, and maintain our reputation for delivering quality products.
  • Team Collaboration: Support project teams, lead buying training and manage procurement for various departments including IT.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse procurement data, suggest improvements and provide insights to the Senior Leadership Team.
  • SSC Management: Oversee SSC operations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with business standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive the enhancement of procurement and SSC systems, integrating new technologies for efficiency.
  • Support Business Growth: Assist in work-winning and tender processes, and encourage labour-only procurement options.


What we’re looking for:

Construction sector knowledge and experience

  • Leadership and Integrity: A great team player with excellent communication skills, high personal integrity, and enthusiasm.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive procurement
  • excellence.
  • In-depth knowledge: Proficient in credit queries, accounting functions, and understanding of contract conditions and terms.
  • Innovator: Continuously challenge and improve existing processes, ensuring the best outcomes for the business.


You can be based from any of our offices Rugby, Nottingham, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton and Poole. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of procurement within our business. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and lead a key function within our organisation, we’d love to hear from you


Why Us?


At Stepnell, we are committed to inspiring, developing, and investing in our people, providing them with rewarding careers. As proud holders of the Investors in People - Gold accreditation, we recognise that our employees are the lifeblood of our success. We reward our people with:

  • Enhanced Pension Scheme: We contribute 7% while you contribute just 1%.
  • Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, raising with service and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
  • Vehicle Benefits: For applicable roles, benefit from a car allowance or company car.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full private medical insurance and life assurance.
  • Employee Referrals: Market-leading referral scheme
  • And much more

Our company values are at the heart of everything we do, leading us to build long-term, trusted relationships with our customers. In fact, 75% of our work comes from repeat business—a testament to our commitment to excellence. We are also proud to offer award-winning training and development opportunities. Our efforts have been recognized by Constructing Excellence, winning the People Development Award and Training Initiative of the Year 2020. Join us in an inclusive, collaborative, and safe environment where your wellbeing is a priority, and your contributions are valued.


About Us?

Stepnell is a financially resilient, family-owned business with a rich history from 1867. Our strong balance sheet allows us to make strategic, long-term decisions that benefit both our clients and our team. We focus on delivering high-quality service, excellent communication, and superior craftsmanship.

At Stepnell, we pride ourselves on creating outstanding projects that our clients and communities can be proud of. Our commitment to a Teamship culture fosters a winning environment, ensuring collaboration and excellence in everything we do.

Our unique and growing capabilities span construction, property development, energy, joinery, and concrete repairs, enabling us to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With six regional offices in Nottingham, Rugby, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poole, our geographical reach allows us to maintain high levels of repeat business, currently representing 75% of our turnover.

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