Procurement Manager

Omexom UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze market trends. Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement and sustainability, where your contributions will drive impactful results. If you're ready to take ownership of the procurement process and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience in a similar role.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop procurement strategies and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CIPS Qualification

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to cover procurement activities and manage the procurement activities, ensuring that project supply chain needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively. The jobholder will contribute to the continuous development of the Omexom procurement policies, procedures, and processes, through flexibility and adaptability to meet business requirements.

Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities comply with Omexom Procurement & Supplier Management Procedures and associated governance, relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
2. Develop and Implement Project Procurement Strategies & Schedules: Formulate and execute strategies for sourcing, procuring, and delivery of goods and services for projects in accordance with company policies & procedures.
3. Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
4. Cost Management: Identify and pursue opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement in procurement. Develop strategies to ensure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met/exceeded.
5. Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
6. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring a stable supply of goods and services.
7. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all procured goods and services meet the required quality standards.
8. Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze market trends and data to inform procurement decisions. Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities and performance. Forecast price trends and the impact on future activities. Forecast levels of demand for goods & services.
9. Stakeholder Management: Liaise with key stakeholders to determine project product and service requirements. Develop strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply chain partners to improve business.
10. Sourcing: Conduct sourcing activities to provide access to the most suitable products & services from suppliers in terms of best value, delivery & quality.
11. Tendering: Work with Tendering Teams to ensure compliance to RFQ/ITT processes and development of Project Procurement Strategies to deliver best value.
12. Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
13. Sustainability: Ensure the supply chain is fully aware of the company’s sustainability targets and that they are an integral part of delivering sustainable solutions for projects.
14. Advice: Provide procurement advice and assistance to staff as required.

Governance:

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

• Business Unit General Manager
• Supplier Relationship Manager
• Project Managers
• Business Unit teams
• Support Function teams
• Suppliers
• Vinci Energies Pole

Person Specification:

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced procurement professional who has previous experience in a similar role. You will take ownership of the procurement process and be confident managing supplier relationships. You will need to have proven negotiation skills as well as the ability to build relationships. Strong planning and analytical skills are essential.

Competencies:

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

1. A minimum of 3 years recent experience in a similar role.
2. Experience of working in Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain and ideally MCIPS qualified or working towards the CIPS qualification.
3. A good standard of educational attainment with a minimum Grade C GCSE passes in English and Maths.
4. Sound IT skills including use of the Microsoft Office package with the ability to quickly learn new skills and become familiar with new software packages.
5. Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, able to relate to staff at all levels.
6. Be able to work under pressure, be a team player, and have a high level of self-motivation.
7. Possess the ability to use your initiative to ensure new skills and tasks are picked up easily.

Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality:

Omexom employees are required to abide by the Company SHEQ policies at all times. These policies are available on the Company’s Integrated Management System (IMS). Employees shall ensure they review any updates to these policies and behave accordingly.

The key SHEQ responsibilities are outlined in the company Safety Management Procedure (OX-80000-00-PRO-102).

Values:

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

• Team Spirit & Generosity: able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
• Trust and Empowerment: enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
• Integrity and Responsibility: enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.