Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Greater Manchester, United Kingdom tdm recruitment Full time
Job Overview

Procurement Specialist, Manchester,

£40,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Procurement Specialist seeking to join a leading player in the residential construction sector? This innovative organization is looking to enhance its established Commercial team by bringing on board a Procurement Specialist within its Manchester office.

In this position, you will be tasked with delivering procurement services to Project Teams across various assignments as designated by the Regional Procurement Manager. Your role will involve ensuring the acquisition of subcontractor services and materials in line with a predetermined schedule and within budgetary constraints. Additionally, you will assist the Regional Procurement Manager in securing optimal purchasing solutions and formulating risk-averse, comprehensive packages.

With strong negotiation capabilities, candidates should possess a solid background in a comparable position, along with a thorough understanding of contractual conditions and regulations pertinent to the construction sector.

Being commercially astute, you will demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with a preference for experience using COINS software. A solid grasp of Health & Safety standards and market pricing is also essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate tender submissions, negotiate favorable terms, and issue purchase orders in accordance with the Procurement Delivery Plan.
  • Develop a material Procurement Delivery Plan for each project.
  • Oversee the Materials budget and compile a monthly Buying Report to highlight cost discrepancies, unplanned orders, site losses, damages, materials on-site, and forecast completion costs for the Surveyors to incorporate into the monthly Valuation.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Operational knowledge of COINS
  • Prior experience as an Assistant Buyer in the Construction/Housebuilding sector
  • Comprehensive understanding of procurement processes
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Ability to identify emerging trends.
  • Strong commercial insight.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Confidence and presentation abilities.
  • Capacity to make informed decisions under pressure.
  • Collaborative team player with the entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a dynamic on-site environment
  • Well-honed analytical and communication skills.

Compensation Package:

  • £40,000 - £60,000 Base Salary (commensurate with experience) + Benefits
  • High Bonus potential based on performance
  • Comprehensive Private Health Care
  • Flexible working arrangements


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