Procurement Manager

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic joint venture as a Procurement Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in implementing strategic procurement policies and managing supplier relationships. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You'll have the opportunity to leverage your senior-level experience in supply chain procurement to drive cost and time savings on complex projects. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company values potential and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in supply chain procurement within complex projects.
• Professional membership within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement the strategic plan for the business unit.
• Develop and maintain preferred suppliers and strategic partnerships.
• Manage budgets and negotiate for value for money.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Budget Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

HNC/HND in Construction Discipline

Job description

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We're looking for a Procurement Manager to join our joint venture with BAM Nuttall based at Hinkley Point C.

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.

Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available; please discuss this when you speak to us.

Responsibilities

As a Procurement Manager, you'll work with the head of supply chain to drive and ensure the strategic plan for the business unit is implemented at framework level, ensuring procurement policies of both Kier Group and the joint venture are followed.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Developing and maintaining preferred suppliers and strategic partnerships to deliver value for all parties.
• Supporting audit requirements from both internal and external Kier audits, and conducting regular supply chain audits.
• Ensuring suppliers and subcontractors have relevant health and safety accreditation, and sustainability and carbon reduction policies that align with Kier's standards.
• Managing budgets and negotiating with all parties to ensure value for money.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if:

• You are educated to at least HNC/HND level in a construction discipline and hold professional membership within the construction industry.
• You have senior-level experience in supply chain procurement within complex projects, with a track record of cost and time savings.
• You possess strong self-management, communication, and IT skills, and can build effective relationships with client representatives, supply chain partners, and others.

At Kier, we value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We are committed to ongoing initiatives and welcome input from our employees to shape our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure a fair process for disabled applicants meeting the role's minimum criteria.

This role requires completing a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance during employment, conducted by UKSV. Applicants with convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For more information, visit our programme to support people with convictions. Additional pre-employment checks will also be conducted.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier