Procurement Manager in Doncaster

Job DescriptionWe're looking for a Procurement Manager to take the lead on sourcing and buying aggregates and related materials. You will keep supplies coming in reliably and at a good price, build great relationships with suppliers, and use your negotiating know-how to help the business get the best possible deals. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for: * Source and procure aggregates and related materials to meet the business's operational needs. * Review current purchasing costs and suppliers to identify where savings can be made. * Negotiate prices, contract terms, payment terms and delivery arrangements with suppliers. * Find, assess and onboard new suppliers to widen choice and reduce supply risk. * Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers. * Secure reliable, continuous supply so operations are not disrupted by shortages or delays. * Monitor supplier performance on price, quality, delivery and service, and act on any issues. * Track market prices, trends and supply conditions in aggregates and construction materials. * Record and report savings achieved against the baseline of current purchasing costs. * Work closely with operations, finance and site teams to understand demand and plan purchasing. * Make sure purchasing follows company policies, contracts and relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will be: * Proven experience in a procurement, buying or purchasing role. * Experience in aggregates, quarrying, construction materials or a related sector is highly desirable * Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. * A track record of identifying and delivering measurable cost savings. * Experience building and managing supplier relationships. * Confident with numbers, able to analyse spend and prices and track savings. * Good communication skills, able to work with suppliers and internal teams at all levels. * Organised, self-motivated and results driven. * Competent with Microsoft Office, especially Excel