Overview
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented procurement manager looking to make a real impact? Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking team working on projects that truly make a difference? Then come and join Crown House Manufacturing in Oldbury, the UK's largest and sector leading off site manufacturing facility! We're committed to driving quality, innovation, and sustainability across every part of our supply chain. As our new Procurement Manager, your ideas and influence will help shape the future of how we work—ensuring smarter, leaner, and more resilient operations. If you join us you'll be a valued member of an industry leading team which can offer you an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects. CHT are committed to extensive training, development, and long-term career opportunities and as such this role is suitable for someone who is seeking long-term career progression.
The Opportunity
As a Procurement Manager for CHtM you'll be at the heart of driving operational efficiency and shaping smarter procurement strategies across some of the UK's most innovative projects. We're looking for someone to take ownership of procurement performance across our CHtM operations—streamlining supply chain workflows, enhancing project planning, and ensuring end-to-end traceability of materials. You'll tackle key challenges head-on—from pricing volatility and bespoke parts management to improving coordination between engineering and procurement. Your work will directly support our ability to deliver complex, high-value internal and external projects on time, within budget, and with precision.
What will the role involve?
* Procurement Process Optimisation
o Maintain and update SAP system data (BOMs, part pricing).
o Manage supplier relationships to maintain accurate, real-time pricing.
o Oversee and enhance the Kanban system for consumables and bespoke parts.
o Implement referencing systems for frames/spools to ensure material traceability.
* Project Planning & Coordination
o Collaborate with DFMA teams for early-stage project visibility.
o Review and release orders in alignment with project schedules.
o Support forward planning while maintaining lean inventory practices.
* Sub-Contractor & External Procurement Management
o Oversee procurement processes for thermal insulation, ductwork, and other trades.
o Ensure supplier onboarding meets CHtM's compliance standards.
o Develop and apply performance scoring systems for ongoing quality improvement.
* Continuous Improvement & Support
o Refine procurement and traceability processes as CHtM scales.
o Contribute to the onboarding of new suppliers and contractors.
o Work closely with estimating, engineering, and central procurement teams.
What do we look for?
* Proven background in procurement, supply chain or coordination within manufacturing/MEP engineering.
* Strong SAP (or similar ERP) experience—BOMs, inventory, pricing control.
* A structured, analytical mindset and excellent organisational skills.
* Confident communicator, able to collaborate across functions and teams.
Desirable Skills
* Knowledge of steelwork, bespoke parts or consumables.
* Familiarity with traceability systems like barcoding.
* Experience managing subcontractors and evaluating supplier performance.
Crown House Technologies (CHt) is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Construction and Engineering Services
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