Procurement Manager
Added 28 Sept · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Only if it's SOC 1134
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
Ineligible
Going rate
Occupation not currently eligible
This role may qualify, but only under another code
Our best guess, SOC 3551, is not on the eligible-occupation list. The job could also be SOC 1134, which is on it, so we rate it Possible at most. Ask GRS Group what the duties are.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 3551 (Buyers and procurement officers) · 74% match
- Possible 1134 (Purchasing managers and directors) · 24% match
About the role
We are looking for a self-motivated, driven and adaptable individual who enjoys a challenge to work alongside our energetic team. The role requires a CAN-DO attitude, an ability to learn from any losses and celebrate every win. We are a fast-paced business with plenty of opportunities for growth so if this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Purpose
To manage the procurement of packaging and aggregate materials across all Building Products bagging plants, ensuring quality, availability, value for money, and continuity of supply. The role will drive cost-saving initiatives, build strong supplier partnerships, provide market intelligence, and support operational and commercial objectives through effective procurement and supply chain management.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
The duties are many and varied, but the list below is considered to be the basic requirement:
Job Purpose
To manage the procurement of packaging and aggregate materials across all Building Products bagging plants, ensuring quality, availability, value for money, and continuity of supply. The role will drive cost-saving initiatives, build strong supplier partnerships, provide market intelligence, and support operational and commercial objectives through effective procurement and supply chain management.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
The duties are many and varied, but the list below is considered to be the basic requirement:
- Procurement of all empty packaging and aggregate for all bagging plants within BP.
- Identifying ways to find cost savings through sourcing initiatives.
- Building and maintaining successful partnership and relationships with the supply chain.
- Managing, implementing, and maintaining accurate system records relating to procurement with support from the team.
- Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, service, availability, and value for money.
- Secure long-term supply arrangements to support customer demand and business growth.
- Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining service levels.
- Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance evaluations.
- Resolve supplier issues and supply chain disruptions promptly.
- Monitor market pricing, trends, and competitor activity.
- Provide market intelligence and procurement insights to senior management.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement initiatives.
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- Significant procurement experience within aggregates, construction materials, quarrying, or related industries.
- Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement projects.
- Excellent analytical and financial awareness.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of haulage, logistics and supply chain management.
- Understanding of sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements.
- Commercially astute and results focused.
- Strong negotiator with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- 23 days holiday + 8 statutory days with a Christmas shut down
- Supportive and fun team environment
- Statutory pension contribution
- Career development opportunities
- GRS Academy & Personal development - development is in your hands
- EAP with a 24-hour 7 day a week GP service
- Cycle-to-work scheme
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Where this offer sits in the market
Buyers and procurement officers (SOC 3551) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sampleSOC 3551
- Middle half £30,836–47,164
- Median £36,920
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