Strategic Project Procurement Lead

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technical consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a Project Procurement Lead to manage the procurement activities for assigned projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6-10 years in project procurement, proven experience leading teams, and the ability to navigate complex procurement processes successfully. This role requires effective negotiation skills and the capacity to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with the organization's procurement strategies and objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-10 years of experience in a project procurement role.
• Knowledge of trade contracts and equipment procurement is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement process from scope to award recommendations.
• Manage tender processes and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Ensure compliance with IPS procurement procedures.

Skills

End-to-end procurement process

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

IT Literacy in MS Office and ERP

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Analytical proficiency

Education

MCIPS qualification or working towards it

Job description

A global technical consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a Project Procurement Lead to manage the procurement activities for assigned projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6-10 years in project procurement, proven experience leading teams, and the ability to navigate complex procurement processes successfully. This role requires effective negotiation skills and the capacity to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with the organization's procurement strategies and objectives.