Procurement Executive at Journey

<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects.</li> <li>Source and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and specialist trades.</li> <li>Procure timber, steel, metalwork, GRP/FRP, composites, finishes, hardware, MEP components, fixtures and specialist materials.</li> <li>Obtain, analyse and negotiate competitive quotations, commercial terms and lead times.</li> <li>Review technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, scopes of work and material schedules to ensure procurement accuracy.</li> <li>Raise and manage POs, monitor order status and coordinate deliveries against project programmes.</li> <li>Support subcontractor selection, commercial evaluation and supplier due diligence.</li> <li>Identify cost-saving, alternative-material and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or programme.</li> <li>Track procurement spend against project budgets and highlight commercial risks or variances.</li> <li>Manage supplier performance, resolving issues relating to quality, specification, availability and delivery.</li> <li>Maintain procurement schedules, supplier records, quotation comparisons and purchasing documentation.</li> <li>Work across multiple projects and manage time-critical procurement requirements in a fast-paced production environment.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Technical Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven procurement experience within construction, specialist fabrication, manufacturing, interiors, events or project-based environments.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of construction materials, manufacturing processes and specialist subcontracting.</li> <li>Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOQs and scopes of work.</li> <li>Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management capability.</li> <li>Experience with procurement systems, ERP/P2P platforms and advanced Microsoft Excel.</li> <li>Understanding of project cost control, lead-time management and procurement scheduling.</li> <li>CIPS, construction/procurement qualification or equivalent practical experience desirable.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Competencies</strong></p> <p>Technical Procurement, Construction Materials, Supplier Management, Commercial Negotiation, Cost Control, Value Engineering, Subcontractor Procurement, BOQ &amp; Specification Analysis, Project Procurement, Lead-Time Management, Risk Management, ERP/P2P Systems.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location</strong>: Birmingham, United Kingdom</p> <p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time - FTC : 1 Year</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>£38,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>£45,000 GBP</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Journey</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">The Multidimensional Experience Agency</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled&nbsp;by creative and technological innovation.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;to deliver solutions across industries.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Start your journey here&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.journey.world/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.journey.world</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>