Procurement Executive

Job title: Procurement Executive

Key Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure procurement accuracy.

• 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 without compromising quality or programme.

• Track procurement spend against project budgets and highlight commercial risks or variances.

• Manage supplier performance, resolving issues relating to quality, specification, availability and delivery.

• Maintain procurement schedules, supplier records, quotation comparisons and purchasing documentation.

• Work across multiple projects and manage time-critical procurement requirements in a fast-paced production environment.

• Technical Skills & Experience

• 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.

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

• Key Competencies

• Technical Procurement, Construction Materials, Supplier Management, Commercial Negotiation, Cost Control, Value Engineering, Subcontractor Procurement, BOQ & Specification Analysis, Project Procurement, Lead-Time Management, Risk Management, ERP/P2P Systems.

• Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Employment Type: Full-Time - FTC : 1 Year

• Salary Pay Range

• £38,000—£45,000 GBP

• About Journey

• The Multidimensional Experience Agency

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

• Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation.

• Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries.

• Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.

• Start your journey here www.journey.world