Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement ManagerLivingston, Scotland
Social Housing Maintenance / Construction

The OpportunityWe are working with a powerhouse within the social housing maintenance sector who are looking to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager to join their established team, based out of their Scotland office in Livingston.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded business operating within a vital sector, playing a key role in supporting the delivery of maintenance, repairs and improvement programmes across social housing.

The successful candidate will take ownership of procurement activities, helping to drive efficiencies, manage supplier relationships, secure competitive pricing and ensure the business has the right materials, products and services in place to support its operational requirements.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience within social housing maintenance, property services or the wider building maintenance sector. However, candidates with a strong procurement background within construction will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities
Manage and oversee procurement activities across the business, ensuring materials, products and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating favourable commercial terms and agreements.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and deliver value across the supply chain.
Work closely with operational teams, contract managers and senior stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and ensure project demands are met.
Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, reliability and service levels are consistently maintained.
Review existing procurement processes and implement improvements where necessary.
Monitor market trends, supplier performance and material costs to identify opportunities and potential risks.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures and relevant industry standards.
Support the delivery of operational and commercial objectives through effective procurement strategies.The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in a Procurement Manager or senior procurement role.
Ideally, experience within social housing maintenance, property services, repairs and maintenance or a similar environment.
Candidates from a construction background will also be strongly considered.
Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement processes within a fast-paced operational environment.
A proactive approach with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.Why Join?This is an opportunity to join a leading name within the social housing maintenance sector, taking on an important role within an established business that offers the platform to make a genuine impact on procurement strategy, supplier relationships and overall commercial performance