We are currently recruiting for a Supplier and Subcontracting Procurement Specialist to work for one of our clients regional functions based in St.Albans.

The primary responsibilities of the Supplier and Subcontracting Procurement Specialist will be as follows:

• Evaluates the capabilities and performance of suppliers and subcontractors, and proposes to management for comment & approval of qualified suppliers and subcontractors based upon their ability to meet the strategic goals of the company including competitive pricing, acceptable terms, appropriate quality, and reasonableness of time to perform.
• Supports Requests for Proposals (RFP), evaluates subcontractor proposals, plans and negotiations, and prepares cost and price analyses, risk analyses, bid analysis summaries, and award recommendations that treat subcontractors fairly and ethically, protect the company's interests, and promote best value awards.
• Works with the Company Supplier Qualifications, subcontracting, financial systems and processes.
• Recognizes subcontracting processes/project actions that may impact the project.
• Understand financial principles as pertaining to Invoice reconciliations and payments
• Supports the evaluation of source capabilities and obtains pertinent information from the sources.
• Assists in monitoring the performance of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support the tabulation of proposals and assists in performing proposal analysis, price and cost analysis, and establishing price reasonableness.
• Assists in the preparation of the negotiation strategy and may participate in negotiation meetings with subcontractors.
• Assists in the evaluation of disputes with subcontractors and support review of invoices and resolution of discrepancies with Accounts Payable

The Experience & Qualifications expected of the Supplier and Subcontracting Procurement Specialist will be as follows:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, procurement, construction, or maintenance projects in subcontracting or other financial, procurement management function.
• Possesses the ability to perform basic subcontracting functions.
• Advanced skills in problem resolution.
• Good working knowledge of Subcontracting terminology, measures, concepts and principles for compiling bid proposals.
• Understands basic legal terminology.
• Understand Subcontracting processes.
• Understands the Supplier Qualification processes.
• Has strong computer skills and ability to use procurement and financial management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, economics, finance or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and related experience.

In order to apply for the Supplier and Subcontracting Procurement Specialist or for a confidential chat please submit your CV and contact details via this advert.