Role: Head Buyer/Procurement Manager

Salary: £250-400pd (inside IR35)

Location: 30 mins north of Birmingham, near Walsall

Start: Immediate start

Excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Manager/Head Buyer who has experience in the Construction industry purchasing raw materials such as aggregates, concrete and tarmac through to construction materials such as flooring and drainage etc. This role is with a PE-backed company in the Midlands experiencing strong growth - one of the leaders in their field. Report directly into the Group Head of Procurement.

The perfect candidate will lead a team of 6 and be responsible for the ongoing management of tactical buying activity and implementation of the group procurement strategy and activity. You will have overall responsibility for Materials Purchasing and work with the Head of Procurement to develop purchasing strategy, policies and procedures.

You will:

• develop and implement a plan to ensure the Buying function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings
• develop and maintain supplier relationships and manage the development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement
• lead and manage a team of 6 Buyers
• work alongside the senior management team in contributing to overall business objectives

Required/preferred:

• Must have experience procuring purchasing raw materials such as aggregates, concrete and tarmac, and construction materials such as flooring and drainage etc
• Proven contract management and supplier experience
• Knowledge and technical understanding of construction processes and components
• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development