Project Procurement Lead

Kier Group; Fox Hollies; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Project Procurement Lead for a major healthcare project in the Cambridgeshire area, with occasional visits to London during preconstruction. You will shape the procurement strategy for Kier's Strategic Projects division and collaborate with planning, commercial, and supply chain teams.

You will lead on-site procurement activities, drive best practice, and contribute to continuous improvement while working with project teams to deliver efficient procurement operations

Qualifications

• Experience in sub-contract and materials procurement.
• Excellent organisational skills and computer literacy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate teams.
• Willingness to travel and hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the project procurement schedule with reporting to planning and commercial teams.
• Manage all procurement aspects on site following company standards and management systems.
• Lead and motivate the project procurement team to high standards and best practice.
• Establish and monitor tender and subcontract document review processes to ensure proper procurement.
• Provide strategic guidance to project challenges and contribute to supply chain improvements.

Skills

Sub-contract procurement

Materials procurement

Strong communication skills

Motivate teams

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We're looking for a Project Procurement Lead to join our Strategic Projects team and lead the procurement strategy on a major project in the Healthcare sector.,

The role will be working on a scheme in the Cambridgeshire area however will require to some visits to London during preconstruction.

This is an excellent opportunity to provide project procurement strategy and delivery for the Strategic Projects division of the Kier Group. You'll play a vital role in ensuring successful procurement operations across strategic projects, working collaboratively with teams to drive continuous improvement and excellence.

What will you be responsible for?

• Creating and managing the project procurement schedule and providing reporting information to planning and commercial teams
• Managing all aspects of procurement on site, ensuring adherence to company standards and business management systems
• Leading and motivating the project procurement team, establishing high standards and promoting best practice
• Establishing and monitoring systems for reviewing tender and subcontract documents, ensuring proper procurement processes are followed
• Providing strategic guidance and solutions to project challenges, actively contributing to supply chain management and continuous improvement

What are we looking for?

• You have demonstrable experience in sub-contract and materials procurement
• You're computer literate with excellent organisational skills
• You possess strong communication skills and can effectively motivate teams
• You're self-motivated with a flexible attitude to travel
• You hold a full driving licence