Procurement Lead

Overview:
The Procurement Lead will lead the procurement function for retail and fit-out construction, installation and maintenance projects across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The role provides both strategic and operational procurement leadership, helping Strongpoint achieve best value and a resilient supply chain while meeting commercial, contractual, and health and safety requirements. The Procurement Lead will work closely with Company Directors and Managers to support successful project delivery, embed best practice, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Reporting to the Operation Manager, the Procurement Lead will work 35 hours per week. The role is office-based at our Neo Park Head Office in Birmingham, with occasional travel to project sites across the UK and ROI, and occasional visits to suppliers, subcontractors and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Leadership:
• Lead and manage procurement activities across multiple retail and fit-out construction projects.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project programmes and commercial objectives.
• Manage and mentor Buyers and Junior Buyers, promoting best practice and professional development.
• Supplier and Subcontractor Management:
• Identify, source, negotiate with and appoint key suppliers and subcontractors, securing best value and favourable commercial terms.
• Build and maintain a supplier database, developing strong, long-term relationships with strategic partners.
• Drive improvements in supplier performance.
• Tendering and Contracts:
• Prepare, review and authorise high-value purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Work with Project Managers to support RFQ and tender processes.
• Provide commercial input during tender and installation stages, including value engineering and risk mitigation.
• Commercial and Financial Support:
• Support cost planning, budgeting and cash flow forecasting in collaboration with the Commercial and Finance teams.
• Monitor market trends, material pricing and supply chain risks, advising senior management accordingly.
• Compliance:
• Ensure procurement activity complies with UK construction regulations, company policies, sustainability goals and health and safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, systems and ways of working.
• Keep up to date with industry best practice and incorporate improvements into day-to-day operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience in a Procurement Lead or Senior Buyer role, including knowledge of UK construction procurement practices and supply chains.
• Strong background in retail, fit-out, refurbishment or fast-track construction projects.
• Proven experience negotiating high-value contracts and managing key supplier relationships.
• A solid understanding of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A high level of commercial awareness and analytical capability.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with ERP and construction procurement systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability, ethical sourcing and modern methods of construction.
• Experience leading procurement teams or mentoring junior colleagues.

The Procurement Lead plays a key part in the successful delivery of Strongpoint projects. We are looking for a commercially minded professional who can build strong supplier relationships, manage risk and help shape a procurement function that supports our reputation for quality and client satisfaction.

Benefits:

• Financial and Wellbeing benefits
• Company events
• Company pension
• Salary Sacrifice schemes
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Enhanced Company leave

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person