Procurement Manager - Infrastructure Sectors (Rail, Aviation or Utilities)

Mace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a professional to join their Consultancy Procurement and Supply Chain business in Greater London. The role involves managing procurement exercises, drafting tender documents, and providing advisory services on procurement policies.

The ideal candidate will have membership or be studying for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Management, strong understanding of procurement regulations, and presentation skills. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Full membership or studying for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Management.
• Good understanding of public procurement regulations and practices.
• Good presentational skills and can present complex data succinctly.
• Experience in tender management process and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of end-to-end procurement exercises.
• Manage prequalifying via standard selection questionnaire process.
• Draft tender documents and manage issuance.
• Assist in evaluation process and development of procurement strategies.
• Provide client advisory services on procurement processes.

Skills

Public procurement regulation understanding

Presentational skills

Tender management experience

Willingness to learn

Education

Membership or study for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Management

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: Be a part of our Consultancy Procurement and Supply Chain business that spans our five global hubs, where you can lead and oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors. We provide our clients with real value by providing detailed procurement advice across a range of subject matters, in a range of ways.

The team works in collaboration with our clients across multiple sectors to implement innovative and best practice procurement, Category Management and supply chain solutions supported by the key principles of responsible/ethical procurement practices, service excellence tools and supply chain modelling/engagement. Our core offices are London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and Winchester.

As well as the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, we will work with you to help develop your skills as you build your career with us at Mace.

Our values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Assisting in the management and delivery of end-to-end procurement exercises including:
• Prequalifying management via standard selection questionnaire process.
• Drafting tender documents.
• Tendering issuance and management (via approved online portals such as ProContract).
• Assisting in the management of the evaluation process.
• Assisting in the development of procurement strategies if requested.
• Client advisory services on procurement and supply chain process and policy.
• Providing support and coordination relative to the reporting requirements of the project including various briefing notes as necessary.

You’ll Need To Have

• Full membership or are studying for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Management.
• A good understanding of public procurement regulations and practices.
• Good presentational skills and can present complex data in a succinct way.
• Experience in the prequalification and tender management process and evaluation.
• Willing to learn and apply yourself to a process orientated procurement delivery plan.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.