Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago


Wellingborough, United Kingdom ACS Staffing Solutions Full time
Senior Buyer

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team at ACS Staffing Solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials and equipment, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on time.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Participating in tender handover meetings and reviewing material quotations, data sheets, and tenders.
* Supervising and supporting the buying team, ensuring best practices are followed and shared.
* Handling material approvals and resolving technical queries.
* Reviewing stock and purchasing materials for larger schemes and customers.
* Organising deliveries of materials with Contracts Managers, confirming locations, timeframes, and budgets.
* Highlighting concerns over material lead times to Contracts Managers and Senior Management.
* Identifying opportunities for new suppliers to maximise value, improve coverage, and reduce lead times.
* Negotiating supplier terms, including pricing, rebates, and delivery charges.
* Developing and reporting key buying metrics, preparing dashboards and graphs to show trends.
* Contributing to the development of a robust stock management system.

**Requirements**

* At least five years of experience in construction procurement.
* Strong negotiation skills and technical knowledge or aptitude for construction.
* Experience in implementing processes and managing change, with a solid understanding of LEAN principles.
* Excellent relationship-building skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Strong organisation skills and confidence in managing multiple deadlines.
* A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills.

**About ACS Staffing Solutions**

ACS Staffing Solutions is a leading recruitment agency specialising in construction and procurement roles. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and supporting our clients in finding the best talent for their business.
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