Company: SANY Group
Location:
Posted: May 16th, 2026
Job Overview
The Procurement Manager will lead all plant-related purchasing activities across SANY UK& Ireland, managing the procurement of heavy equipment, fleet assets, spare parts, and maintenance services. This role is critical in ensuring cost control, and supplier performance across multiple depots and workshops.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies for plant machinery, fleet expansion, and asset replacement
Lead sourcing and negotiation of major plant purchases (e.g. excavators, telehandlers, mobile cranes)
Manage relationships with key account and dealers
Oversee procurement of maintenance contracts, servicing agreements, and repair solutions
Ensure availability of critical spare parts to minimise fleet downtime
Drive cost efficiencies across plant purchasing, servicing, and lifecycle management
Monitor market trends in plant equipment, including pricing, availability, and innovation
Manage procurement budgets and deliver measurable cost savings
Work closely with fleet, operations, and engineering teams to align procurement with site demands
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies
Essential business trips to Glasgow, Scotland and Kent, England depot quarterly and international business trip to EU and China.
Skills & Requirements
Strong experience in plant hire, construction, or heavy equipment procurement
In-depth knowledge of plant machinery and fleet lifecycle management
Proven negotiation experience with high-value equipment and suppliers
Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills
Leadership experience managing procurement teams
Advanced Excel and procurement system knowledge
Ability to manage multiple depots, suppliers, and operational demands
CIPS qualification or relevant degree (desirable)
Benefits:
Competitive Salary: We offer a highly competitive salary and package that reflects your skills and experience.
Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days plus bank holiday annual leave
Group pension scheme
Group Life Insurance (Death in Service): 4 times base salary
Free eye test annually
Free online GP consultation to cover you and your family
Team Oriented Culture: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values each member’s contribution.
Recognition Programs: Acknowledge and reward outstanding performance and dedication with various recognition programs.