Assistant Procurement Manager

Job-:
Commercial

Location:

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom;
Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom;
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom;
Leicestershire, United Kingdom;
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom;
United Kingdom

Schedule:

Full time, Day Posted:
Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Job Title:

Assistant Procurement Manager

Location:

Bedfordshire, Solihull or Oxford Role

Purpose:

The Procurement team provides expert advice to all stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle to ensure fit for purpose, sustainable, innovative sourcing solutions are achieved.

Thanks to our secured order book we can implement our planned growth strategy and wish to expand the capabilities of the procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Lead for Infrastructure, the Senior Procurement Manager plays a strategic role in developing and managing high-performing supply chains that support Morrison Construction’s growth objectives across highways, energy and defence markets.

The Senior Procurement Manager will be an integral part of the management team, with the goal to grow a wider Procurement team and will work closely with the Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design and Delivery functions to maximise our short, medium and long-term procurement opportunities and deliver on the key accountabilities identified below. What You Will Be Doing:
Support the delivery of business unit & project specific procurement strategies

Assist in the procurement of subcontract, strategic material & plant packages across infrastructure projects

Conduct market analysis and pre-qualification checks to develop and maintain bid-lists across the BUPrepare, organise and issue tender documentation, and work with teams to develop project specific supplier evaluation criteria

Coordinate and manage tendering processes

Maintain accurate procurement records Ensure procurement schedules are always kept up to date Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners

Support strategic supplier performance management activities

Assist with the onboarding, assessment, and approval of new suppliers

Identify opportunities to develop our strategic supply chain

Ensure procurement processes comply with Galliford Try policies, business management system, ethical standards, and delegated authority requirements

Assist in managing procurement risks and developing mitigation strategies as risks arise

Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across procurement, commercial, operations, finance and the wider business

Provide procurement guidance and support to project delivery teams

About You:

Motivation to have an impact on GT’s procurement and wider business processes/objectives with a willingness to drive change and continuous improvement

Willingness to learn and develop

Be pro-active, organised and professional

Excellent communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across the business and supply chain

Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required

Desirable

Experience with in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, utilities, rail, highways, water, energy, or related sectors

Familiarity with NEC contracts and infrastructure procurement practices

Knowledge of procurement systems and e-sourcing platforms

Willingness to work towards or already hold MCIPS certification

Experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial roles

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