Job Title
Group Procurement Manager
Description
This is a key leadership role responsible for establishing and implementing a centralised procurement function across the group.
Responsibilities
* Establish a central procurement framework and implement an effective requisition approval system across the Group.
* Promote planned purchasing practices to reduce unnecessary urgent buying and encourage long-term forecasting.
* Manage procurement across core spend categories: fuel, fleet, workwear, tools, inventory, office supplies, IT, utilities, hotels, fit out and more.
* Negotiate and implement supplier deals, group-wide contracts, and rebate agreements.
* Deliver measurable cost savings through smarter procurement and supplier consolidation.
* Introduce streamlined, compliant procurement processes with clear visibility and control.
About This Role
We are seeking a commercially astute professional to lead the development of a group-wide procurement function. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years' experience in a centralised procurement or purchasing leadership role, ideally in industrial, construction, or engineering sectors.
Requirements
* Proven ability to implement procurement systems, negotiate contracts, and lead supplier consolidation initiatives.
* Strong commercial and analytical mindset with a practical, hands-on approach.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills across operational and senior leadership levels.