GBR Recruitment Ltd, are delighted to be working exclusively with a construction & utilities client in the East Midlands, recruiting for an experienced permanent Procurement Manager to join the commercial / operations team within their growing business. You must have procurement / commercial experience in: concrete (inc. Volumetric concrete), utilities, street works & plant machinery (inc. lifting / crane hire). This role could suit someone working as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, Commercial Executive or Contract Manager, the client may also consider someone stepping up from a Buyer role with the right knowledge listed above. Purchasing Management Responsibilities: * Strategic purchasing – identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Produce and maintain a PSL including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. * Cost control – regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives. * Supplier relationships - performance reviews and negotiation. Revisit suppliers post tender to negotiate improvement on costs. Negotiate long-term and short-term agreements, develop and maintain relationships. * Operational procurement control – managing on/off-hire logs, ensuring ...