Procurement Manager

We are currently dealing with a major Engineering contractor who are looking to expand the team in Birmingham by recruiting a Procurement Manager to manage the strategic selection, pre and post analysis, development, and interface management of the full Supply Chain on a portfolio of various multidisciplinary light rail projects within the Midland Metro Alliance and within the Urban Business Division.

As Procurement Manager your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Development of Urban Divisional MMA procurement strategy and ensure adherence and delivery through the onsite Procurement team.
• Creation and management of short-, mid-, and long-term goals and Procurement objectives.
• Creation and improvement of best-practice based processes (e.g., leadership of high-value/strategic sourcing efforts).
• Management of business process outsourcing activities.
• Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Support a talent management process in coordination with HR to ensure that the right resources are in place.
• Managing the skills and competency development of dotted line procurement staff, including training development and knowledge management capabilities.
• Development of benchmarks and scorecards to be used for continuous improvement.
• To develop and maintain positive collaborative relations with customers, suppliers and between key functions. To achieve high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the Procurement process.
• To promote cross-functional strategic analysis and decision making and total cost of ownership principles, taking account of business-wide demand and supply forecasts. Develop and implement effective category, contracting and supplier strategies that mitigate supply market risks and reduce the cost of procured materials and services, in accordance with the governance process and applying fact-based principles based upon rigorous demand and supply analysis.
• To lead category, contracting and supplier strategies and develop and implement strategies as appropriate.
• To lead the effective sourcing, tendering and negotiation of goods or services for the Alliance to achieve business priorities, efficiency targets, compliance with Company policies and in line with procedures, governance, legal (including EU Directives where appropriate) and regulatory requirements.
• To maintain and develop an appropriate supplier base.
• To implement appropriate controls and audit regimes that enable compliance with company procurement and commercial policies and procedures.
• To promote a culture to decide based on value for money on a whole life cost basis, encompass sustainable solutions, remove unnecessary waste without loss of function, challenge specifications, consolidate volumes and standardise processes.
• To improve and capture financial and non-financial benefits.
• Operational Procurement Management providing high level support to the onsite Procurement Teams.
• Comparing and evaluating quotations received from potential suppliers and dealing with any queries or concerns about completed / potential contract documentation.
• Compiling timely and accurate invitations to tender taking into account the requirements of stakeholders.
• Comparing historical prices with newly quoted prices and evaluating the reasons for any significant discrepancies and take appropriate action to secure competitive pricing.
• Negotiating with suppliers to reduce prices whilst retaining or improving other aspects of value for money.
• Analysing data showing forecasts for actual expenditures and examine variances between forecasted and actual expenditures.
• Analysing reports and data on the quality of goods and services supplied and taking actions with suppliers or internal stakeholders to remedy and prevent defects.
• Monitoring internal and external lead times and taking actions to remedy delays and improve lead time performance.
• Comparing service performance against planned service levels and taking actions to improve performance.
• As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

 

Job requirements:

• Degree / MCIPS qualified
• Experience of operating in a fast-paced environment within the engineering or construction sector.
• Having hands on experience working for contractors as Procurement Manager on large civils or infrastructure projects with extensive materials and sub-contract buying experience.
• Highly proficient user of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Experience of using ERP, Procurement and Finance systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise work and achieve deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Team player with an ability to work on own initiative
• Customer focused.

 
As mentioned, this position of Procurement Manager is based in Birmingham so would suit candidates in the surrounding areas such as Derby, Leicester, Wolverhampton, or Coventry etc. If this role is of interest, dont hesitate to get in touch with Erin at Critical Project Resourcing.