The Opportunity

Our client is a leading provider of smart energy solutions, committed to delivering sustainable, customer-focused services across the UK. They are now seeking an experienced Procurement & Quantity Surveying Manager to lead their purchasing operations and commercial cost management, ensuring the efficient, cost-effective supply of goods and services that support their mission and growth.

The Position

As the Procurement & Quantity Surveying Manager you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process and delivering commercial oversight through quantity surveying practices. This includes supplier selection, contract negotiation, cost planning, performance monitoring and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for procurement packages and capital projects.
• Develop and manage bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and tender documentation.
• Analyse supplier and contractor tenders to ensure value for money and compliance with specifications.
• Administer contracts including valuations, variations, and final account settlements.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and forecasts, identifying and reporting variances.
• Provide commercial advice and risk assessments to support procurement decisions.
• Ensure accurate cost reporting and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support post-contract cost control and supplier performance evaluation.
• Liaise with finance and project teams to ensure alignment of commercial and operational objectives.
• Define procurement requirements and specifications in collaboration with project and operational teams.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and risk assessments; implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report on supplier KPIs and procurement performance metrics.
• Develop and manage procurement budgets; track and report on cost savings.
• Partner with warehousing and operations to optimise stockholding and product assembly.
• Review and improve the company’s product assembly and supply chain strategy.
• Work with IT to develop procurement dashboards and reporting tools using BI systems.
• Ensure accurate product costing and data integrity in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in supplier contracts.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (CIPS or RICS qualification desirable).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a procurement or QS role, ideally within the technology, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier quality management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV) and procurement analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk management, inventory control, and vendor compliance.
• Proven ability to secure value-driven agreements and build long-term supplier partnerships.
• Strong skills in cost analysis, benchmarking, and performance tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present data and insights clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy in contract review, data entry, and reporting.
• Takes full responsibility for procurement and quantity surveying outcomes.

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