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Procurement Manager

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer (Construction / Infrastructure)
Bridgwater | Site & Office Based | 1 Day WFH
From £65,500 p.a. + Bonus + Travel Allowance
We’re working with a well-established organisation delivering critical services on one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects. Due to an urgent requirement within the commercial team, they are looking to appoint a Procurement Manager or experienced Senior Buyer ready to step up.
This is a key role within a live, fast-paced site environment, taking ownership of procurement activity while working closely with commercial and operational teams to support delivery.
The Role
You will lead day-to-day procurement activity across a live infrastructure site, acting as a key link between commercial, operational and site teams.
This is a hands-on role combining supplier management, commercial input and day-to-day procurement processes.
Key responsibilities include:
  * Managing procurement activity across a live site with a yearly spend of £2m–£2.5m
  * Acting as the main interface between procurement and site operations
  * Leading procurement across materials, plant and subcontract services
  * Creating requisitions and raising / receipting orders through procurement systems (SAP or similar)
  * Negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors
  * Managing supplier relationships, performance and KPIs
  * Identifying and delivering cost-saving and value-add opportunities across the supply chain
  * Supporting the commercial team with budget control, cost advice and procurement strategy
  * Assisting with supplier applications, documentation and audit processes
  * Ensuring all procurement records and processes are maintained to a high standard and aligned with best practice
  * Working closely with site teams to support programme delivery and operational requirements
What We’re Looking For
This role requires experience within construction, infrastructure or a similar project-led environment.
  * Experience managing procurement within construction, infrastructure or project-led environments
  * Candidates operating at:
      * Procurement Manager level, or
      * Senior Buyer level looking to step up
  * Proven experience across live or operational delivery environments
  * Strong experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial agreements
  * Ability to operate in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments
  * Strong organisational and coordination capability
  * Confident communicator, able to work with site teams and commercial stakeholders
  * Good IT skills and experience using procurement or ERP systems (SAP or similar)
Desirable:
  * Experience supporting site-based project delivery teams
  * Experience managing supplier performance and KPIs
  * Construction or infrastructure sector experience
  * Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP
  * Relevant health & safety or industry-recognised certification
What’s on Offer
Salary from £65,500 + bonus
Travel allowance
Hybrid working (typically 4 days site/office, 1 day WFH)
Long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project
High level of responsibility within a busy commercial team
Why Apply?
Work on a nationally significant infrastructure project
Join an established and growing team in a key procurement role
Real ownership within a live site environment where procurement directly impacts delivery
Stable, long-term programme of work

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