Procurement Manager - Ipswich

Balfour Beatty; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to develop and manage procurement strategies, ensuring project success and compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have advanced negotiation skills and a track record of successful tender management. This role offers flexibility with remote working options and a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Smart working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension plan

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record of making savings in procurement.
• Experience running simultaneous projects
• Experience in a senior procurement role in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Procurement Strategy.
• Deliver the project procurement schedules.
• Manage supplier performance using the BRAVO system.
• Follow BBR procurement processes for placing orders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Basic Category Management knowledge

Ability to set up a source team

Good understanding of legal frameworks

Working knowledge of ORACLE

Understanding of supplier relationship management

Commercial awareness

Organisation and time management

Procurement experience at senior level

Experience of negotiating complex deals

Experience of running successful tenders

Education

MCIPS or equivalent preferred

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty are currently looking for a Procurement Manager to join our Enabling Functions - Procurement team based in Ipswich

Within this role you'll work closely with the project team and the wider Balfour Beatty procurement community to develop and deliver the procurement strategy in accordance with Main Contract terms, BBR procurement policies and processes

What you'll be doing

As a Procurement Manager you'll:

• Develop and manage the Procurement Strategy throughout the life of the project, reviewing and amending the strategy and agreed intervals
• Deliver the project procurement schedules as per agreed plan within project
• Manage team meetings/ project timescales for sourcing team activities, including communication to stakeholders and decision makers
• Follow BBR procurement processes to place own orders or oversee Buyers placing orders under supervision, including:
  • Managing tender/ ITT process
  • Application of legal terms & conditions
  • Evaluation of supplier bids
  • Processing via relevant ERP system (e.g. Oracle/ MCS)
  • Reporting savings
• Applies BBR legal Ts & Cs and agrees simple changes as appropriate within scope agreed by Legal/ Project Partners
• Manage supplier performance using the BRAVO system for own projects/ contracts to include managing poor performance and disputes. Escalate any ongoing problems
• Centrally records savings for orders placed after agreement with finance

Who we're looking for

The following personal qualities and experience are essential:

• Negotiation skills (advanced)
• Basic Category Management knowledge
• Ability to set up a source team & run successful tenders/ ITTs
• Good understanding of legal frameworks and contract law
• Working knowledge of ORACLE/ P-cards etc.
• Ability to understand customer & business needs, and to prioritise work accordingly
• Understands supplier relationship management
• Commercial awareness
• Organisation and time management
• Procurement experience at senior level in a large organisation
• Experience of negotiating complex deals of high value/ business impact, with a track record of making savings
• Experience of running successful higher value/ higher risk tenders/ ITTs
• Has successfully run simultaneous projects and delivered positive business results

The following personal qualities and experience are desirable:

• MCIPS or equivalent preferred
• Advanced negotiation training
• Held senior procurement role in construction or manufacturing/ industrial environment

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: www.disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]