Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager Dartford, Kent Competitive Salary + Bonus Full Time | Monday to Friday Lead Procurement for a Major National Installation Programme An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a rapidly expanding, award-winning company delivering a large-scale installation project across the UK.

With significant growth plans already underway, this is a pivotal role within a major national contract. You'll take ownership of procurement activities across multiple regions, ensuring materials, plant, subcontractors and suppliers are in place to support a fast-growing installation programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional who enjoys negotiating value, building supplier relationships and leading teams in a fast-moving operational environment. The Opportunity As Procurement Manager, you will oversee the procurement strategy for a high-profile national programme, supporting installations across multiple territories.

Working closely with operational and project teams, you will ensure the supply chain is robust, cost-effective and capable of supporting ambitious growth targets. You'll be instrumental in driving efficiencies, securing competitive supplier agreements and helping scale a growing procurement function.

Key Responsibilities Leading procurement activities across materials, plant, subcontract packages and specialist equipment Developing and managing supplier frameworks, preferred supplier agreements and negotiated rates Building strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors nationwide Negotiating commercial terms, pricing agreements and delivery schedules Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring service level expectations are achieved Approving purchase orders and controlling programme spend against budgets Working closely with project and scheduling teams to ensure resources arrive on site on time Managing and developing a growing procurement team Monitoring market trends, price fluctuations and cost variations Maintaining accurate procurement records and ensuring compliance with company processes and GDPR requirements About You We are looking for a procurement professional who combines strong commercial awareness with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally have: A minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, purchasing or commercial management Experience within construction, M&E, infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing or installation environments Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing commercial contracts Strong understanding of cost control, supplier performance and budget management Experience managing, mentoring or developing a team Excellent analytical and spreadsheet skills Strong communication and negotiation abilities The confidence to engage with suppliers, operational teams and senior stakeholders Desirable Skills & Experience CIPS qualification or working towards membership Experience supporting national roll-out or installation programmes Knowledge of retail, utilities, drainage or construction supply chains Experience procuring subcontract labour packages Construction, engineering, M&E or commercial qualifications What's On Offer? ?

Senior leadership opportunity within a growing national business ? Exposure to a major UK installation programme ? Opportunity to build and develop a procurement function ? Career progression within an ambitious and expanding organisation ?

Competitive salary and bonus package ? Pension and holiday benefits ? Supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture Apply Today If you are an experienced Procurement Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence commercial performance, shape supplier strategy and support a major national programme, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a business in growth mode and play a key role in its continued success. Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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