Head Of Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

Description

Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction, and consulting solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution.

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive supply chain strategy for electric transmission projects in the United Kingdom. This role is critical in supporting the project and procurement team in the efficient, cost-effective, and timely procurement of materials, equipment, and construction contractors while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and contractors.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead supplier engagement activity and collaborate with suppliers to support project award and delivery.
• Collaborate with US based procurement on purchasing services for various projects and best work practices to drive overall project success.
• Manage the sourcing of potential suppliers and the bid list development for defined scopes of work and collaborate with appropriate members of the project team to prequalify suppliers and secure proposals for such work.
• Support the development and management of procurement and construction standards and methodology.
• Support processes and procedures of terms and conditions for purchase of equipment, materials and construction, ensuring contract guidelines and information flow is provided to US US-based procurement team.
• Develop and manage a 360-degree feedback process, facilitate evaluation of supplier performance and incorporate into the company's supplier database.
• Support the development and implementation of project procurement and contracting strategies, estimates and proposals.
• Provide Input to proposals from answer planning workshops through the commercial offer.
• Serve as the UK point of contact for the US-based procurement team, who will manage the procurement process.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership for personnel assigned to assist with procurement activities, including recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field. and 7 years direct purchasing experience in core industries (Energy, Process or Heavy Industrial). Required or
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required
• Proven management experience to include training, leading and development of assigned employees.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving skills and proven negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
• Expert technical knowledge of suppliers products and capabilities.
• Proven ability of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Proven ability of devising and leading implementation of new approaches to problems encountered.
• Understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
• Understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications.
• CPM Certification Preferred or
• CPSM Certification Preferred

Job Procurement

Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

Other Locations GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 251563

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DZ #UKO