Indirect Procurement

• Manage procurement of PPE, consumables, plant hire, tools, vehicles, office supplies, IT equipment, training, and general business services.
• Review recurring expenditure and identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers and reduce costs.
• Develop preferred supplier arrangements and framework agreements.
• Ensure indirect procurement provides appropriate value, service, and commercial protection.

Supplier & Supply Chain Management

• Develop and maintain a reliable and competitive supplier network.
• Build strong commercial relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers.
• Maintain approved and preferred supplier lists.
• Review supplier performance in relation to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and HSE standards.
• Identify supply chain risks and reduce dependency on single-source suppliers where possible.
• Resolve significant supplier, delivery, quality, or commercial issues.

Commercial & Cost Control

• Drive procurement savings while maintaining required quality and project standards.
• Benchmark pricing and negotiate improved supplier terms.
• Monitor procurement commitments against project budgets.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, bulk purchasing, supplier consolidation, and cost reduction.
• Support project forecasting by providing accurate information on outstanding orders and procurement commitments.
• Work closely with Finance and Commercial teams on supplier payment terms, cost control, and expenditure reporting.

Systems, Purchase Orders & Invoices

• Manage purchase orders through company ERP/accounting systems such as Xero or equivalent.
• Ensure correct approval processes, project coding, and procurement documentation are maintained.
• Monitor open purchase orders, overdue deliveries, and outstanding commitments.
• Support three-way matching between purchase orders, delivery documentation, and supplier invoices.
• Resolve invoice, pricing, delivery, and quantity discrepancies with Finance and suppliers.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure suppliers, subcontractors, materials, and equipment meet relevant technical, quality, HSE, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain appropriate supplier certification, insurance, and compliance documentation.
• Support internal, client, and external audits where procurement information is required.
• Produce procurement reports covering expenditure, savings, supplier performance, outstanding orders, and key risks.
• Continuously improve procurement processes, systems, controls, and reporting.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded procurement professional who can take ownership of procurement within a growing mechanical and construction business.

The successful candidate should be comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level, from negotiating supplier agreements and improving procurement processes to managing urgent project requirements.

Experience & Skills

• Strong procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within mechanical, construction, engineering, energy, industrial services, or a similar environment.
• Previous experience as a Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Procurement Lead, Senior Procurement Specialist, or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of mechanical and construction materials, plant, tools, and equipment.
• Experience managing direct and indirect procurement.
• Experience sourcing subcontractors and specialist services advantageous.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proven ability to achieve cost savings and improve supplier terms.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers, projects, and competing priorities.
• Good understanding of purchase orders, cost control, invoice reconciliation, and procurement governance.
• Experience using ERP, accounting, or procurement systems such as Xero or equivalent.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS membership would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join PipeWize

• Opportunity to take ownership of PipeWize's procurement and supply chain function.
• Direct involvement in supplier negotiations, procurement strategy, and cost-control initiatives.
• Close collaboration with Directors, Project Managers, Commercial Teams, and site operations.
• Exposure to varied mechanical and industrial projects across the UK.
• Opportunity to improve procurement systems, supplier relationships, and commercial processes.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

PipeWize Ltd is committed to providing equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.