Procurement Manager
2 days ago
Brighton And Hove
Job Title: Procurement Manager Location: Hove or Nottingham Reports To: Operations & Risk Director Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Overview: The Shore Group are a sector-driven business looking for a proactive Procurement Manager to lead purchasing across the group. You’ll manage both direct (construction materials, works packages) and indirect (corporate services) spend categories to support our multi-sector service delivery, helping us deliver efficient, compliant, and value-driven projects across our multi-sector business. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver procurement strategies across the Group, • Support project teams with cost effective sourcing for construction, small works, retail refits, and civils projects, • Identify and deliver opportunities for savings, efficiency, and value engineering, • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, • Lead supplier reviews, audits, and performance assessments, • Negotiate contracts and framework agreements, • Ensure compliance with SHEQ, modern slavery, governance requirements, and HMRC processes, • Work with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams to streamline procurement systems and processes, • Support bids and tenders with procurement input and insights, • Work closely with divisional directors (Construction, Civils, Small Works, Retail, Logistics) to understand procurement needs, • Align all procurement activity with our 2030 Social Value goals What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management (construction or multi-sector preferred), • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, • Understanding of compliance and governance in procurement, • Collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple teams and divisions Essential Experience & Qualifications • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent), • CIPS qualification (Level 4+) or working towards Chartered status, • Minimum 5 years' procurement experience in construction, facilities management, or multi-service environments, • Proven track record managing both direct (construction materials, works packages) and indirect (corporate services) spend categories, • Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills With a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and the opportunity to shape procurement strategy within a fast-paced £240m group, this is an exciting time to join our growing company. If you feel this role is a good fit for you and would like to know more, please apply today!