Strategic Procurement Manager - Hybrid (Infrastructure)

Kier Group; Lewes; Hybride; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kier Group in Brighton is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the Southern Water team. Based in Falmer with hybrid working, the role involves travel to offices and sites as required.

40 hours per week, with some flexibility on hours. You will source, negotiate and govern goods and subcontract procurement, build strong supplier relationships, drive compliance with procurement policies and frameworks, and manage procurement plans and client workshops.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree (or equivalent) with proven experience in a similar role in the industry.
• Chartered CIPS membership or working towards chartership, or an appropriate professional qualification.
• Experience in infrastructure/utilities sector including civil engineering and MEICA requirements.
• Strong self-management, communication, and IT skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and planning skills with knowledge of SAP SRM and Jaggaer systems.

Responsabilités

• Ensuring procurement policies for both Kier Group and Framework are followed, including Health and Safety accreditation and Sustainability standards
• Negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contractual risks and KPIs are balanced and deliver best value
• Developing and managing preferred suppliers and strategic partnerships to ensure high quality, value for money services
• Leading compliance of Framework contract obligations and driving approval processes with clients
• Managing and prioritising procurement activities, developing project procurement plans, and attending client workshops

Connaissances

Self-management

Communication

IT skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Planning skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Chartered CIPS membership

Professional procurement qualification

Outils

SAP SRM

Jaggaer

Description du poste

Kier Group in Brighton is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the Southern Water team. Based in Falmer with hybrid working, the role involves travel to offices and sites as required.

40 hours per week, with some flexibility on hours. You will source, negotiate and govern goods and subcontract procurement, build strong supplier relationships, drive compliance with procurement policies and frameworks, and manage procurement plans and client workshops.