Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities across the Power Region in the UK and Ireland. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and analyzing market trends. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proven abilities in supplier management and data analysis. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and contribution to company sustainability targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement/supply chain.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Strong communication skills to relate to staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
• Develop procurement strategies and schedules.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum Grade C GCSE in English

Minimum Grade C GCSE in Maths

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Procurement Manager

Reporting To

Regional Commercial Manager

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to cover procurement activities within the Power Region across multiple Business Units in the UK and Ireland. The Procurement Manager role will be responsible for managing the procurement activities, ensuring that project supply chain needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

The role involves working within the Power Regional team and the Supplier Relationship Manager, whilst also interfacing regularly with all other support functions and business unit teams to ensure delivery of effective procurement processes and procedures.

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

• Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities comply with Omexom Procurement & Supplier Management Procedures and associated governance, relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and Implement Project Procurement Strategies & Schedules: Formulate and execute strategies for sourcing, procuring, and delivering goods and services for projects in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
• 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 or exceeded.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring a stable supply of goods and services.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all procured goods and services meet the required quality standards.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse 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, and forecast levels of demand for goods and services.
• 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 outcomes.
• Sourcing: Conduct sourcing activities to provide access to the most suitable products and services from suppliers in terms of best value, delivery, and quality.
• Tendering: Work with Tendering Teams to ensure compliance with RFQ/ITT processes and development of Project Procurement Strategies to deliver best value.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• 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.
• Advice: Provide procurement advice and assistance to staff as required.

Governance

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

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

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be an experienced procurement professional who has previous experience in a similar role. You will take ownership for 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years recent experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working in Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain and ideally MCIPS qualified or working towards the CIPS qualification.
• A good standard of educational attainment with a minimum Grade C GCSE passes in English and Maths.
• 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.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, able to relate to staff at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, be a team player, and demonstrate a high level of self-motivation.
• Possess the ability to use initiative to ensure new skills and tasks are picked up easily.
• Experience in the HV & Renewables contracting industry would be a desirable attribute.

Competencies

• Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:
• A minimum of 3 years recent experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working in Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain and ideally MCIPS qualified or working towards the CIPS qualification.
• A good standard of educational attainment with a minimum Grade C GCSE passes in English and Maths.
• 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.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, able to relate to staff at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, be a team player, and demonstrate a high level of self-motivation.
• Possess the ability to use initiative to ensure new skills and tasks are picked up easily.
• Experience in the HV & Renewables contracting industry would be a desirable attribute.

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.