Details:
- Salary: £75,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: North Killingholme Lincolnshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to take responsibility for procurement across a major UK operation.
This is a key role for a commercially minded procurement professional with a strong civils, infrastructure, construction or engineering background, who can take ownership of procurement strategy, supplier relationships, contracts and cost performance across a complex operational environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of UK, you will be responsible for:
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Developing and implementing an effective procurement strategy.
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Managing key suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
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Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers.
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Negotiating competitive commercial terms and contracts.
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Reviewing and managing existing supplier agreements.
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Working closely with Technical, Project, Terminal and operational teams.
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Assessing procurement and contractual risks.
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Identifying and delivering long-term cost savings.
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Managing procurement performance through appropriate KPIs.
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Ensuring procurement activity meets relevant regulatory and best-practice requirements.
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Approving purchase orders and coordinating the delivery of goods and services.
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Reporting procurement performance to senior management.
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Providing leadership and support to the procurement function.
About You
We are looking for an experienced procurement professional who can demonstrate:
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Proven experience in procurement within civils, construction, infrastructure, engineering or a similar environment.
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Strong experience managing suppliers, subcontractors and vendor relationships.
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Excellent commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
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Experience developing procurement strategies and delivering measurable cost savings.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across technical, project and operational teams.
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Previous experience managing or leading people.
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Good understanding of procurement risk, compliance and Health & Safety requirements.
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Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
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A proactive, decisive and commercially focused approach.
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Good IT skills.
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A degree-level qualification is desirable, but not essential where the candidate can demonstrate strong relevant procurement and commercial experience.
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Full UK driving licence.
This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace who are operating as an Employment Agency