The Role
- Manage the overall functions of the Purchasing Department and a team of Purchasers in processing all material and plant requisitions from site through our online software system
- Negotiate all bulk orders on large volume and value items and ensure competitive purchasing on all of our materials and plant spend.
- Build new and strengthen existing relationships with our supply chain partners.
- Actively source new products and suppliers to ensure that the company is able to supply its sites and customers with the best and most competitive products.
- Liaise with the Contracts Managers / QS and Project Managers in procurement lookahead’s and scheduling of upcoming purchase requirements.
- Technical appraisal of specifications and evaluation of supply chain offerings for technical, quality and commercial comparison.
The Candidate
- You will have at least 5 years experience at Purchasing Manager level and at least 15 years industry experience.
- You will be degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Engineering or construction related discipline.
- You will be commercially astute and have a strong business acumen.
- You will be highly organised and able to manage a team of people .
- You will be highly motivated and able to work on your own initiative.
- You will have strong numeracy and IT skills.
What can Purcell offer you?
The opportunity to work on a wide and diverse range of construction projects, with a great team of focused and like minded colleagues. You will be given the opportunity to contribute, to hone and develop your skills and to train and learn new ones, whilst market competitive remuneration and benefits.