Procurement Manager / Buying Manager – Residential Groundworks
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