Are you a strategic-thinking senior construction Procurement Manager keen to lead procurement activities on the biggest and best projects? We have an exciting opportunity for you in our Specialist Power sector.
If you have a passion for relationship building, sustainable procurement, best value and problem solving, come and feel valued as part of our dynamic procurement team.
With a blank canvas, you'll be instrumental in developing procurement strategies, policies and processes. You'll draw on your supply chain management skills to enhance the way we work together and deliver collaborative relationships.
As a Procurement Manager, you'll work on the procurement strategy with the Senior Procurement Manager. You'll be responsible for the delivery of project procurement objectives and requirements. Interested in supporting the procurement and estimating team with tendering, market analysis and supplier selection? If so, check out the duties below.
Duties Include
- Member of both the project and senior management team, responsible for the delivery of Business Procurement objectives and requirements- Provision and implementation of Project Procurement/Supply Chain/Category specific/strategic trades
- Provide market intelligence, cost advice, supply chain performance management and feedback to Central Procurement and Work Winning
- Lead/support team(s) of Procurement professionals, including training & development, staff appraisals, retention & reward, and recruitment
- Responsible for the Procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services, in accordance with the Project Procurement Strategy and company values
- Champion in-house opportunities through DfMA and self-delivery
- Provide an ethical and consistent approach to procurement, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and best practice
- Monitor markets and provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk
- Accountable for management information and reports in accordance with business requirements
- Champion innovation and propose new methods, materials, products and systems for competitive advantage and cost-effective solutions
- Attend Business Plan Review (BPR) and Senior Leadership team meetings, as required
Essential Skills and Experience
- Negotiation skills- Legal & contracting law knowledge
- Risk & opportunity management expertise
- Project procurement strategy development
- Supply chain planning proficiency
- Experience in the construction industry or similar
- Ability to manage, plan and structure operational procurement resources
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Track record of delivering robust procurement strategies
- Measured approach to decision making
- Demonstrable added value through procurement activity
Experience of CIPS or working towards CIPS is desirable (or chartership in another discipline such as CIOB or RICS). We're also considering relevant on-the-job experience. Candidates should be able to commute to our offices in Dartford, Manchester or Birmingham.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we offer interviews to candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities who meet the essential criteria. Please inform us of any required adjustments prior to the interview, and we'll discuss how we can support you in the workplace.
