Assistant Procurement Manager

STRABAG UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London seeks an Associate for a full-time role in Procurement. This position requires at least 3 years of subcontract procurement experience and will involve supporting the Procurement Manager in developing strategies, managing non-critical procurement packages, and liaising with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting subcontracts and be proficient with IT systems and Microsoft Office applications. This is a responsible role requiring excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assist in procurement strategy and project delivery.
• Basic knowledge of Main Contract conditions affecting procurement.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager and Senior Procurement Manager in project delivery.
• Manage procurement of non-critical packages and assist in tender processes.
• Maintain procurement schedule and attend relevant meetings.

Skills

Experience in drafting Subcontracts, ideally NEC3

Minimum 3 years in a subcontract procurement function

Experience of running simple procurement packages

Knowledge and practical understanding of integrated IT System

Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

Reporting to the Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement Manager or, on a smaller project, the Project Commercial lead, and responsible for supporting 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 followed at all times. The role will be within the Infrastructure Sub-division, working primarily in London.

Requirements

• Assist the Procurement Manager (PM) or Senior Procurement Manager (SPM) in developing the purchasing policy, strategy and planning. Endeavour to understand the main tenets of these strategies and what drives them.
• On all projects assist in delivering the procurement project strategy.
• Support the PM and SPM in delivering the procurement on the project.
• Understand the requirements of the procurement schedule and use it to inform your procurement actions.
• Carry out the procurement of non-critical packages including the selection of the tenderers, preparation of the tender enquiry, responding to queries, mid tender interviews, comparison, assessment, negotiation and agreement of terms.
• Drafting simple subcontracts.
• Run and maintain the procurement schedule.
• Attend and input into meetings related to the procurement function with both internal and external parties.
• Have a basic knowledge of the Main Contract conditions and understand how these affect the package procurement you are carrying out.
• Take responsibility for your training, upskilling and development.
• Provide information to internal stakeholders as instructed by your line manager.
• Administration and producing reports and statistics as directed
• Liaising between 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 and provide any required support as directed by your line manager
• 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
• To support work winning activities – strategic engagement of the supply chain, sending out enquiries, comparing quotations, writing quality documents

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in drafting Subcontracts, ideally NEC3
• Minimum 3 years in a subcontract procurement function
• Experience of running simple procurement packages
• Knowledge and practical understanding of integrated IT System
• Literate and numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office applications.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Purchasing

Industries

Construction and Civil Engineering