Procurment Manager
Kenton Black
Location: Lincolnshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £70,000 p.a (DOE) + Company Benefits
About the Company
Our client is a well-established residential groundworks contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £50 million, delivering infrastructure and groundwork packages for leading housebuilders across the Midlands and surrounding regions.
With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and project delivery, the business continues to experience sustained growth and has secured a significant pipeline of future work. As a result, they are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager / Buying Manager to join their senior management team.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of the purchasing function within a growing residential groundworks contractor.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities across multiple projects, developing supplier relationships, negotiating favourable terms, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials, plant, and subcontract services.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the procurement function across multiple residential groundworks projects
• Source and procure materials, plant, and subcontractor packages in line with project requirements
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing structures, and framework arrangements
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Work closely with Commercial, Contracts, and Operational teams to ensure procurement requirements are met
• Manage supplier performance and ensure quality and delivery standards are maintained
• Produce procurement reports and cost analyses for senior management
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and procurement policies
• Support project teams with material scheduling and supply chain planning
Skills & Experience Required
• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, Buying Manager, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Lead within residential groundworks, civil engineering, or construction
• Strong understanding of groundworks materials, infrastructure products, and construction supply chains
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience managing procurement across multiple live projects
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits
• Opportunity to join a successful £50m turnover contractor with a strong market presence
• Key leadership role with long-term career progression opportunities
• Stable workload supported by a substantial pipeline of secured projects
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