Senior Procurement Manager (5455)

Laing O'Rourke; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Senior Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team in the justice sector. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects while developing procurement strategies and enhancing collaboration within the supply chain. With a focus on sustainable procurement and best value, you will be instrumental in driving procurement objectives and delivering exceptional results. If you have a passion for relationship building and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry with knowledge of interfaces and relationships.
• Ability to manage and structure operational procurement resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies, policies, and processes.
• Provide market intelligence and cost advice for procurement.

Skills

Sub-contract procurement

Negotiation skills

Legal & contracting law

Risk & opportunity management

Project procurement strategy

Education

CIPS or working towards CIPS

Chartership in CIOB or RICS

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager – Justice Sector

Do you have experience in Defence, Healthcare, or Power? We also have roles available in these sectors.

Location: Sale, Greater Manchester, or Dartford considered

Are you a strategic thinking construction Senior Procurement Manager who wants to work on the biggest and best projects? Then we have the opportunity for you in our justice sector.

The position requires excellent knowledge of sub-contract experience, including PQQ, tendering, selection, and award. Utilising NEC and JCT type templates and being able to scope out these sub-contract packages is essential.

Do you have a passion for relationship building, sustainable procurement, best value, and problem-solving? Then come and feel valued and join our dynamic procurement team.

With a blank canvas, you will be instrumental in developing procurement strategies, policies, and processes. You will draw on your supply chain management skills to enhance collaboration and delivery.

As a Procurement Manager, you will work on the procurement strategy with the Senior Procurement Manager. You will be responsible for delivering project procurement objectives and requirements. Are you interested in supporting the procurement and estimating team with tendering, market analysis, and supplier selection? If yes, check out the duties below.

Duties include:

1. Providing market intelligence, cost advice, supply chain performance management, and feedback
2. Supporting a team of procurement professionals, including training & development; staff appraisals; retention & reward; and recruitment to provide an effective procurement service for the project
3. Being responsible and accountable for the procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant, and services, in accordance with the project procurement strategy and commitments
4. Providing management information and reports in line with project requirements
5. Developing professional, robust, and effective working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers to ensure best value

Essential skills and experience:

• Sub-contract procurement
• Negotiation skills
• Legal & contracting law
• Risk & opportunity management
• Project procurement strategy

Supply chain planning

• Experience in the construction industry or similar, with knowledge of interfaces and relationships
• Ability to manage, plan, and structure operational procurement resources of varying experience and capability
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver robust procurement strategies
• Proven track record of delivering value through procurement activities

Experience of CIPS or working towards CIPS is desirable (or chartership in another discipline such as CIOB or RICS). Relevant in-job experience will also be considered. Candidates should be able to access project offices in Dartford or Manchester.

Due to project sensitivity, security screening will be conducted.

Please note the business has a Christmas shutdown period. Application responses may be delayed; the team will contact candidates after 13th January.

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering infrastructure and building projects in the UK, Middle East, and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. With over 150 years of experience, Laing O'Rourke is committed to delivering these qualities. Our story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people, and teamwork, harnessing our extensive experience to ensure project certainty.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we support candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. Please inform us prior to interview of any adjustments needed or workplace support.

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