Procurement Manager Construction

Procurement Manager Construction
Scotstoun Based (Hybrid)
£60.69 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35
12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading Defence Organisations based in Scotstoun. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week on site.

There is also a Senior Procurement Professional (Construction) role available if this manager role is not quite suitable. The Senior role is £47.12 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35. 12 month Contract.

Core Duties

* Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned packages, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award recommendations.

* Support the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities across infrastructure construction and capital projects.

* Provide procurement and commercial support to project teams to ensure procurement activities align with programme requirements, budgets and business objectives.

* Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies within established category and business frameworks.

* Management of commercial, contractual and supply chain risks throughout the procurement lifecycle.

* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.

* Administer and manage contracts and framework agreements, ensuring supplier performance is monitored and contractual obligations are met.

* Support supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Contribute to contract change management, dispute resolution and contract close-out activities where required.

* Ensure procurement activities are compliant with internal policies, governance requirements and relevant external regulations.

* Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is completed to the required standard.

* Report activities by providing procurement, commercial and supplier performance data.

* Work collaboratively with project, commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities for efficiency, value creation and supply chain improvement.

* Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members as required.

Knowledge,

Skills & Qualifications
Essential:

* Proven track record in construction and infrastructure procurement.

* Extensive experience leading end-to-end construction/infra sourcing activities

* Negotiating complex construction commercial agreements, managing contractual and supplier risks.

* Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts

* Ability to influence senior stakeholders

* Proven experience of developing procurement strategies

* Quantity Surveying background

* Management and experience of supply chain risks (Contractual risk allocation, Liquidated damages. Liability caps. Performance bonds. Parent company guarantees. Insurance requirements. Change control process)

Desirable:

* Client side experience

* MRICS qualification or similar

* MCIPS

* Experience in public sector/regulated environments useful

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.