Procurement Officer

Key Responsibilities * Manage end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects. * Source and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and specialist trades. * Procure timber, steel, metalwork, GRP/FRP, composites, finishes, hardware, MEP components, fixtures and specialist materials. * Obtain, analyse and negotiate competitive quotations, commercial terms and lead times. * Review technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, scopes of work and material schedules to ensure procurement accuracy. * Raise and manage POs, monitor order status and coordinate deliveries against project programmes. * Support subcontractor selection, commercial evaluation and supplier due diligence. * Identify cost-saving, alternative-material and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or programme. * Track procurement spend against project budgets and highlight commercial risks or variances. * Manage supplier performance, resolving issues relating to quality, specification, availability and delivery. * Maintain procurement schedules, supplier records, quotation comparisons and purchasing documentation. * Work across multiple projects and manage time-critical procurement requirements in a fast-paced production environment. Technical Skills & Experience * Proven procurement experience within construction, specialist fabrication, manufacturing, interiors, events or project-based environments. * Strong knowledge of construction materials, manufacturing processes and specialist subcontracting. * Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOQs and scopes of work. * Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management capability. * Experience with procurement systems, ERP/P2P platforms and advanced Microsoft Excel. * Understanding of project cost control, lead-time management and procurement scheduling. * CIPS, construction/procurement qualification or equivalent practical experience desirable