Closing Date for Application:
Saturday 06/06/2026
Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry’s widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions.
People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.
Role Overview
Oversee the locations procurement activities both direct and indirect. Take responsibility for finding, evaluating and managing incumbent suppliers, their products and services. Ensure all procurement activities are aligned to the group procurement processes and policies.
This is a full time position, working hybrid from our office in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and mentor the Procurement Team, ensuring clear objectives and training plans are in place.
- Own the procurement process for a defined list of local suppliers, including sourcing, negotiations and onboarding.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs and group procurement policies.
- Deliver annual cost savings, meet cash conversion targets and improve supplier payment terms.
- De‑risk the supply chain and maintain supply continuity through supplier framework agreements.
- Manage supplier performance to ensure quality, cost and delivery KPI compliance.
- Ensure full utilisation of MRP, including raising of purchase orders and management of exception messages and delivery dates.
- Support the S&OP process and balance supply capabilities with market requirements.
- Monitor raw material and component availability while maintaining economic stock levels and tracking inventory KPIs.
- Produce statistical reports on spend, cost savings, cash conversion, contract progress and KPI performance.
Required Skills and Experience
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification.
- Proven experience in a procurement leadership role.
- Strong commercial and contractual negotiation skills.
- Manufacturing and engineering technical knowledge.
- Demonstrable track record of achieving cost savings and meeting performance targets.
- Proficient IT skills, including MS platform packages.
- Strong leadership, communication and influencing abilities.
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Company car
- Entitled to 25 days holiday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Pension contribution matched up to 8%
- Life assurance
- Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.
