NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Project Procurement Manager for our client, who are a global leader in Power Technology.
Project Procurement Manager
Contract position: initial 9-month contract. Hybrid working: office based in Manchester.
The Role
As part of the Project Team, you will integrate procurement into the project management process and organise, control, and monitor all procurement activities in a project. You will develop and drive the procurement strategy of assigned activities to ensure cost-effective purchasing to meet cost targets and expediting to meet programmes; develop and deliver procurement strategy for allocated projects, issue RFQs, conduct negotiation with suppliers, drive the selection process and raise/issue purchase orders in accordance with procurement procedures, to meet objectives (typically up to £15 million); work autonomously to make key procurement decisions within limits of authority; ensure best value for money deals; maintain sound knowledge of sub-contract packages and techniques; ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and strategic initiatives.
The responsibilities
- Responsibility for allocated projects including A & B with typical volumes of >£100m
- Develop closer relationships with strategic/key suppliers
- Build upon the positive relationships already developed with other divisions in the UK, identify best practices and motivate the businesses to achieve critical goals
- Keep the project team aware of market trends relevant to their business and provide information and advice as necessary
- Identify opportunities to maximise the benefits of e‑business solutions, SAP functionality, and the introduction and implementation of new initiatives
- Deputise as appropriate within the procurement department as required
- Play an active role in the tendering process to enable cost competitive offering to customers whilst ensuring compliance with procurement LoA process
- Ensure that terms & conditions secured with suppliers cover the risk criteria in line with the procurement strategy
- Proactively identify and raise awareness of potential supply chains and instigate actions to mitigate within the business
- Lead supplier development on specified strategic commodities, normally with a value £5m
- Assist in the development and implementation of the business unit action plan
- Identify process improvement opportunities and proactively develop solutions
- Play a key role in the implementation of specific B.I. programmes
- Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with company policies, for example business conduct guidelines & confidential information
- Perform other duties as required by the procurement manager
- Source, assess, develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure short term project objectives and long-term company objectives
- Develop a procurement strategy to provide structured & professional support to the commercial / tendering managers in the selection and negotiation on B projects of suppliers / subcontractors
- Responsible for the maintenance of key procurement data
- Responsible for provision of key procurement documents including procurement plan, Jedox, bid comparison and sourcing board on allocated projects
- Participating and supporting the implementation of the BU procurement strategy
- Manage quality and delivery of all purchases to project timescales, objectives and equipment specification
- Actively support the procurement managers objectives to ensure the goals of the organisation are delivered and provide a lead for others in the procurement team
- Place orders against fully authorised requisitions and ensure timely and correct close out of the purchase process including resolving invoice queries
Key skills and experience required for the Project Procurement Manager role
- Ideally holding or working towards:
- CIPS qualification level 6 and working towards MCIPS or equivalent experience
- Product procurement or operational procurement experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a procurement department
- Commercial / contractual experience in negotiating terms and conditions for:
- Individual purchases up to £5M in value
- Management of commodities with spend up to £5M per annum
- Negotiation of frameworks with spend over £10M per annum
- Strong knowledge of purchasing techniques and skills associated with the procurement of manufacturing and project equipment, goods and services
- A sound knowledge of contract law, with practical experience of their application to procurement projects
- Expertise in utilising logistical concepts, including in depth knowledge of INCOTERMS
- Experience of giving presentations / chairing meetings
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