Head of Group Purchasing (Construction) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role An excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead group-wide purchasing activities across a well-established construction and civil engineering business. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will oversee procurement strategy, supplier management, cost control and purchasing operations across multiple departments. Key Responsibilities * Lead all procurement and purchasing activities across the group. * Manage supplier relationships, negotiations and performance reviews. * Source materials, goods and services to support operational requirements. * Work with pre-construction teams on tenders and value engineering initiatives. * Manage enquiries, quotation evaluations and order placement. * Coordinate deliveries with site teams to meet project programmes. * Monitor supply chain risks, market trends and material availability. * Produce procurement reports and updates for senior management. * Manage and develop purchasing team members. * Maintain procurement records, cost comparisons and purchasing data. * Resolve supplier and invoice-related queries. * Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems. Requirements * Previous purchasing/procurement experience within construction. * Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. * Experience managing suppliers and subcontractor supply chains. * Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook. * Strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. * Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines. * Proactive approach with strong attention to detail. * Degree qualification or procurement qualification desirable. Benefits * Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 DOE. * Car allowance. * Pension scheme. * Annual leave entitlement. * Company benefits package. * Ongoing training and development opportunities. * Long-term career progression within a growing business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful construction business and take ownership of group procurement, supplier management and purchasing strategy across a varied portfolio of projects