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GBR Recruitment Ltd, are delighted to be working exclusively with a construction & utilities client in the East Midlands, recruiting for an experienced permanent Procurement Manager to join the commercial / operations team within their growing business. You must have procurement / commercial experience in: concrete (inc. Volumetric concrete), utilities, street works & plant machinery (inc. lifting / crane hire). This role could suit someone working as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, Commercial Executive or Contract Manager, the client may also consider someone stepping up from a Buyer role with the right knowledge listed above.Purchasing Management Responsibilities:Strategic purchasing – identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Produce and maintain a PSL including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Cost control – regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives.Supplier relationships - performance reviews and negotiation. Revisit suppliers post tender to negotiate improvement on costs. Negotiate long-term and short-term agreements, develop and maintain relationships. Operational procurement control – managing on/off-hire logs, ensuring cost discipline within the scope. Maintain relevant industry knowledge to effectively plan and forecast buying requirements, identify market risks, opportunities, and supplier capabilities. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Contract management - Ensure all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements, s