Manufacturing & Offsite Production
Procurement Manager
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Role overview
Job Title
Procurement ManagerJob Family
Manufacturing & Offsite ProductionPurpose Of The Role
The procurement Manager leads and manages all procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and sustainable sourcing of materials, products, and services to support MMC projects.
Role In MMC
The Procurement Manager plays a strategic role in securing high-quality, MMC-compliant materials and components from suppliers. This includes sourcing prefabricated modules, engineered systems, and specialist components, often with complex logistics. They work closely with design, manufacturing, and site teams to align procurement with project timelines, quality requirements, and sustainability goals.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Strategic Thinking
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Negotiation
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Sales & Business Development
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Commercial Awareness
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Supply Chain & Logistics
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Sustainable Construction
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Lean Construction
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Negotiation
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Decision Making
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Communication & Collaboration
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Problem-Solving
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- Mid to senior-level experience in procurement or supply chain roles
- Exposure to MMC or large-scale construction projects
- Track record of managing high-value contracts and complex supplier networks
Education
- Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or Construction Management
- Professional diploma in procurement or supply chain (advantage)
Training & Certifications
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification
- Contract law and negotiation training
- Lean procurement or supply chain optimisation training
- Sustainability in procurement CPD (e.g., ISO 20400)
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