Procurement Manager

Uslaing O'rourke; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Greenhithe is looking for a skilled Sub-Contract Procurement Manager to lead the procurement strategy for sub-contract services. This role requires overseeing the tendering process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing relationships with sub-contractors. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in tendering, contract law, and excellent negotiation skills. The company values reliability and quality, with a rich history in delivering infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing the tendering process for sub-contract services.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tendering process for sub-contract services.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with selected sub-contractors.
• Monitor sub-contractor performance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Tendering procedures

Contract law knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualifications in procurement, supply chain management, or business administration

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced, senior procurement professional with a strong background in tendering and sub-contract management? With a pipeline of work in the Power Sector, now is a great time to get into the sector or transfer to a long term prospect. We are looking for a talented Sub-Contract Procurement Manager to join our team and lead the process for sub-contract services. This key role will involve overseeing the procurement strategy, managing competitive tendering, and ensuring the successful selection of sub-contractors that meet our quality, budget, and timeline requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end tendering process for sub-contract services, including issuing and reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids, and recommending the best-suited sub-contractors.
• Develop detailed procurement strategies, ensuring all sub-contractors are selected through a fair, transparent, and compliant tendering process.
• Coordinate with project managers to identify project needs, specifications, and scope to ensure the preparation of accurate tender documents.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with selected sub-contractors, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain and manage relationships with existing sub-contractors, and explore new opportunities by identifying potential suppliers and contractors through market research.
• Monitor sub-contractor performance, ensuring that work is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the required quality standards.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide regular reports on procurement activities, tender outcomes, and performance metrics to senior management.
• Proven experience in managing the tendering process for sub-contract services or similar procurement roles.
• Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, contract law, and procurement regulations.
• Experience in reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating contracts and tenders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and sub-contractors while adhering to project deadlines and budgets.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a strategic mindset.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement, supply chain management, or business administration are desirable.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.