Procurement Officer

Key Responsibilities

* Manage end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects.

* Source and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and specialist trades.

* Procure timber, steel, metalwork, GRP/FRP, composites, finishes, hardware, MEP components, fixtures and specialist materials.

* Obtain, analyse and negotiate competitive quotations, commercial terms and lead times.

* Review technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, scopes of work and material schedules to ensure procurement accuracy.

* Raise and manage POs, monitor order status and coordinate deliveries against project programmes.

* Support subcontractor selection, commercial evaluation and supplier due diligence.

* Identify cost-saving, alternative-material and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or programme.

* Track procurement spend against project budgets and highlight commercial risks or variances.

* Manage supplier performance, resolving issues relating to quality, specification, availability and delivery.

* Maintain procurement schedules, supplier records, quotation comparisons and purchasing documentation.

* Work across multiple projects and manage time-critical procurement requirements in a fast-paced production environment.

Technical Skills & Experience

* Proven procurement experience within construction, specialist fabrication, manufacturing, interiors, events or project-based environments.

* Strong knowledge of construction materials, manufacturing processes and specialist subcontracting.

* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOQs and scopes of work.

* Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management capability.

* Experience with procurement systems, ERP/P2P platforms and advanced Microsoft Excel.

* Understanding of project cost control, lead-time management and procurement scheduling.

* CIPS, construction/procurement qualification or equivalent practical experience desirable
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed