Procurement Executive

The role

The Procurement Executive manages end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects. This role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating quotations, and managing orders for various materials and components.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Procure timber, steel, metalwork, GRP/FRP, composites, finishes, hardware, MEP components, fixtures and specialist materials.
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate competitive quotations, commercial terms and lead times.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, scopes of work and material schedules.
• Raise and manage POs, monitor order status and coordinate deliveries against project programmes.
• Support subcontractor selection, commercial evaluation and supplier due diligence.
• Identify cost-saving, alternative-material and value-engineering opportunities.
• Track procurement spend against project budgets and highlight commercial risks or variances.
• Manage supplier performance, resolving issues relating to quality, specification, availability and delivery.

Required qualifications

• Proven procurement experience within construction, specialist fabrication, manufacturing, interiors, events or project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, manufacturing processes and specialist subcontracting.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOQs and scopes of work.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management capability.
• Experience with procurement systems, ERP/P2P platforms and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of project cost control, lead-time management and procurement scheduling.

Nice to have

• CIPS, construction/procurement qualification or equivalent practical experience desirable.

About the company

Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.