Project Procurement Manager

This role will be responsible for delivering an effective cradle to grave procurement service for the CIS business.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS:

• Define robust procurement strategies aligned to bid / project scope requirements and drive these through the implementation phase.
• Ensure Procurement’s early Involvement for bids and tendering activity through effective stakeholder management.
• Participate in project kick off meetings to ensure procurement requirements are built in at the front end.
• Implement robust procurement processes and controls into the project by utilising standard functional templates.
• Ensure that all Project Procurement standards and procedures are adhered to in line with policies.
• Capture Procurements contribution to bid and project success via reporting of functional measures in line with SVM metrics.
• Network effectively with cross business-unit Procurement colleagues to identify pooling opportunities where applicable.
• Ensure that Framework Agreements for leveraged cross BU commodities are adopted locally within CIS.
• Negotiate and draft sub-contract agreements ensuring that back to back requirements are flowed down to our suppliers.
• Implement a robust Supplier Management regime to document supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Ensure that negative supplier feedback via our SPM process is swiftly reacted to with remedial actions agreed and documented.
• Identify Supply Chain Risks and ensure these are documented as part of our wider due diligence process.
• Define appropriate mitigation strategies for any supply chain risks identified for subsequent internal review.
• Adopt a continuous improvement mindset and actively propose initiatives to increase our functional efficiency.
• Attend any cross-business unit procurement workshops that are arranged to facilitate increased collaboration.
• Contribute to the achievement of procurement functional targets as set by HQ in Germany.
• Provide monthly reports into the Head of Procurement to support functional reporting for the period.

COMPETENCIES / EDUCATION

Knowledge & Experience:

• MCIPS qualified or studying towards is preferred.
• It is essential that the candidate has proven Strategic Procurement experience.
• Experience of working with Cross functional teams in a Bid & Project Management environment.
• Experience of drafting Sub-contract agreements is essential for this role.
• Must be flexible to travel. This role will be based in London however travel to other locations will be required.
• Effective Stakeholder Management is essential to ensuring the individuals success in the role.
• Must have excellent communication skills at all levels as well as a collaboration mindset.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of purchase to pay systems is desirable but not essential.

Experience:

Specific Health & Safety Responsibilities for this Post:

• Accept a personal responsibility to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
• Take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that could have an environmental impact.
• Ensure compliance with the business procedures relative to their position.
• Follow emergency procedures.
• Wear approved protective clothing and using safety equipment when required by health and safety regulations.
• Use all equipment provided safely and notifying local management of any observed deficiencies or defects as soon as they become apparent.
• Inform management of any changes in materials, plant or processes and of any new materials, plant or processes which become apparent in the course of work that may impact on safety or the environment.
• Inform management of any potential improvements that could improve Rail Electrification environmental performance.
• Immediately inform management of any observed hazards, injuries or dangerous occurrences, which become apparent during work.
• Stop work when instructed to do so and only resume or commence work when instructed it is safe to do so.
• Report all safety and environmental incidents and accidents.