Reed
Procurement Manager
Gillingham, Kent (Potential for hybrid working following initial probation/training period)
Up to £50,000 DOE
Full-time (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00)
We are working with a well-established and growing construction contractor delivering complex refurbishment and specialist building projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Procurement Manager to join their team in Gillingham.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative procurement function where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-value projects and contributing to the ongoing development of processes and supply chain capability.
The Role
As Procurement Manager, you will take ownership of procurement activities across multiple live and pre-construction projects, ensuring packages are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality and compliance requirements.
You will also support continuous improvement across procurement processes, while working closely with commercial, project, and site teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement of subcontractor, consultant, and specialist packages
- Prepare and issue tenders, analyse bids, and carry out detailed cost comparisons
- Negotiate terms, pricing, and programme requirements to achieve best value
- Manage high-value and business-critical procurement packages across multiple projects
- Ensure procurement activities align with budgets, programmes, and commercial strategy
- Maintain accurate procurement trackers, schedules, and reporting
- Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities
- Support and mentor junior team members within the team (no formal line management, this is a hands-on role)
- Work closely with commercial, estimating, and project delivery teams
About You
- Proven procurement experience within construction (essential)
- Experience working on specialist building, external envelope, or refurbishment-focused projects
- Strong commercial awareness with experience negotiating subcontract packages
- Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What’s on Offer
- Up to £50,000 salary, depending on experience
- Generous holiday scheme – 25 days + additional days gifted around Christmas/New Year + bank holidays
- Pension, Private Medical (after probation), DIS, Employee Assistance Scheme
- Office-based role with potential for hybrid working after probation
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to develop and influence procurement processes
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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