Procurement Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our growing HARP project team in Manchester. This is the perfect time to become a part of the largest critical infrastructure project in the UK. To find out more, please take a look at the job description below.

• Skills card - CSCS Card.
• Substantial experience in a procurement role with 3 of those including a significant amount of the 'key responsibilities and duties' above listed.
• Experience of running the procurement packages on numerous major projects.
• Experience with the requirements of supply chain management on projects.
• Knowledge of practical understanding of integrated IT System.
• Literate and numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience within a construction/engineering or similar background.

• Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager or on a smaller project the Project Commercial lead and responsible for the delivery of the specified procurement packages, both key and routine. Also, a functional reporting line to the Group Procurement and Supply Chain Director. Ensuring group processes are always followed.
• On major projects aid the Senior Procurement Manager and Head of Procurement, supporting purchasing policy, strategy and planning.
• On all other projects assist in delivering the procurement project strategy.
• Managing & controlling the procurement of packages or project sectors/areas on the project.
• Package purchasing prioritisation and management.
• Lead and attend meetings related to the procurement function with both internal and external parties including the Client, Professional Team and End User.
• Review the Main Contract conditions and develop the subcontract agreements to satisfy these. Agree this with the commercial lead.
• Managing the procurement of specific infrastructure packages, working with the different stakeholders within the business to ensure best value procurement, ensure contractual adherence.
• Carry out nominated subcontract procurement inc. assessment of, Inter Ali, technical, commercial, contractual and delivery requirements. Use the expertise of supporting functions to reach the correct decision.
• Have a good basic knowledge (sufficient to deliver robust subcontract agreements) of the relevant forms of subcontract mostly NEC, our predominant form of contract, but other contracts will be required. Review the capability of your reports and arrange training where required. Understand the Main Contract and how we procure in compliance with this.
• Managing your reports including training, upskilling, developing and supervising their work including continual assessment and monitoring of their performance including participation and engagement in Company appraisal/performance review processes.
• Managing nominated suppliers, relationships, monitoring trade some agreements.
• Monitoring and managing quality and QA systems adherence
• Liaison with other departments as necessary to provide required input to them.
• Negotiating and administration of some purchasing contracts and monitoring their progress.
• Building in future some supplier accreditation requirements in line with Business Requirements.
• Administration and producing reports and statistics as directed.
• Payment terms negotiation and account management on selected suppliers.
• Liaising between some suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
• Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products/services; identifying potential suppliers.
• Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future.
• Work closely with the supply chain management team including visiting sites and suppliers ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.
• Promote the use of internal companies as a first principle with regards to procurement.
• Assist the supply chain team in monitoring the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position.