Procurement Manager
We’re on a mission to become the UK’s leading energy transition and utilities contractor.
As we grow, we’re looking for a Procurement Manager to help shape and deliver our procurement strategy.
The role may lead a small team of procurement professionals, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and driving cost savings, efficiency improvements, and quality enhancements across the procurement function.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the Head of Procurement in developing and executing procurement strategies.
- Leading and mentoring a team of procurement professionals.
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement.
- Enhancing procurement systems and processes to boost efficiency and visibility.
- Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of purchase orders and contracts.
- Collaborating with Accounts Payable to streamline P2P processes.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally in a project-based environment.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinker with a data-driven mindset.
- Proficient in procurement systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification (CIPS preferred).
Driven by values, powered by inclusion.
At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.
Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.
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- Division
- OCU Group
- Locations
- Borehamwood, Stockport
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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