A market leading national Building Material Supplier with depots throughout the UK are recruiting a Head of Procurement to be based in Woolpit, Suffolk.

The Head of Procurement will oversee all procurement and supplier management activities across the business. This is a group-level leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient, cost-effective sourcing and supply of core products including reinforcement steel, geosynthetics, concrete accessories, and construction consumables across the UK.

Key Responsibilities Of The Head Of Procurement

Develop and implement a centralised procurement strategy.
Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and commercial negotiations across core categories
Drive cross-company procurement initiatives
Optimise pricing, reduce duplication, and leverage group buying power.
Lead negotiations with UK and international suppliers to secure best-in-class commercial terms, rebates, and contract performance.
Ensure continuity of supply, especially for high-demand items and project-critical products.
Establish strategic partnerships with key manufacturers, mills, and global suppliers.
Work closely with yard managers, stock controllers, and logistics to ensure stock availability
Support the planning of stock profiles across the group.
Reduce overstocking and excess holding costs through demand planning and supplier-led JIT
Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of buyers and procurement coordinators
Drive adoption of group-wide procurement processes, contracts, and supplier audit protocols.
Support implementation of procurement software/ERP systems
Ensure all procurement activity complies with group policies
Monitor global material price trends and mitigate risk
Oversee supplier vetting, compliance certifications and insurance coverage.
Report monthly procurement KPIs -cost savings, supplier OTIF, rebates, price fluctuations.

Skills And Experience Of The Head Of Procurement

Significant procurement leadership experience in the building materials, civil engineering, or construction supply sector.
An understanding of rebar supply chains, geosynthetics, or construction accessories would be an advantage
Proven negotiation and contract management skills with both UK and overseas suppliers.
Familiarity with UK logistics, customs/import requirements, and depot stock management.
Strong commercial acumen, cost control, rebate tracking, and margin impact.

Package

Competitive salary (based on experience)
Car allowance
Private healthcare
25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
5% employer pension contribution
Full range of Benefits.

This role would suit an experienced Procurement or Purchasing professional with Supply Chain Management experience within the construction or Technical Manufacturing industries.

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