Procurement Lead

Procurement Manager – Freedom Group

London or Stowmarket (Hybrid Working)

Permanent/Full Time

£50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) + Car Allowance + Benefits

Focusing on the procurement strategy, the Procurement Manager will work closely with the Commercial Managers to implement direct and indirect procurement strategies that support the business unit to meet its business plan targets.

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing the supply chain, ensuring that contracts and tenders are properly managed, and that procurement strategies are developed to maximize value for the business unit.

The candidate will work with operational teams to develop and maintain supply chain relationships, providing feedback to suppliers and implementing improvement plans where necessary.

Moreover, the Procurement Manager will support bid teams with up-to-date and accurate procurement data and sub-contractor/supplier costs, ensuring that the best value for money and added value price is identified.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of project-based procurement, with a strong background in procurement, project management, and supply chain management.

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for implementing procurement strategies that support the business unit to meet its business plan targets.

The candidate will have a mix of direct and indirect procurement experience and capability, with a proven track record of managing project procurement spends of £2m+.

Key skills include project management, procurement, supply chain management, and stakeholder engagement.

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading procurement projects from start to finish, with a strong background in procurement, project management, and supply chain management.

Freedom Group is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK.

We are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

We value progression and will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.