• To provide support with a range of procurement activity across the UK business. 

• To develop the Company’s procurement policies and practices 

 

 

 

Main responsibilities 

 

• Provision of commercial advice and management of a range of procurement activity in the UK with a long-term view of providing a centralised procurement function. 

• Develop and deliver a Procurement Strategy across the UK business to deliver the target benefits and financial savings 

• Based on the Strategy, develop and agree an annual procurement plan for the UK and agree what buying activity will be managed centrally and what will be managed locally. 

• Develop a savings reporting mechanism with Finance which is understood and accepted by the user departments; produce regular reports on performance and provide comprehensive management information and in-depth analysis when requested including spend analysis, savings secured and potential savings for forecast and budgets 

• Establish new processes and systems for effective procurement across the Company 

• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving within the team 

• Take a lead role in optimising the use of Dimensions regarding all purchasing activity 

• Provide specialist advice, guidance and service on leading procurement practice to all departments; lead in the identification, assessment and management of potential risks associated with differing sourcing strategies. 

• Define and manage key supplier relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality, including technical input to negotiations and negotiation and management of third-party service provider 

 

Experience, knowledge and qualifications required 

 

• Good education (preferably to HNC/Degree Level) 

• Specialist Procurement qualification (MCIPS or equivalent) 

• Previous experience in a similar procurement role within engineering services or the construction industry 

• Strong experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with major suppliers. 

• Experience developing a procurement function and supplier management strategies 

• In depth understanding of relevant regulatory and legislative issues. 

• In depth knowledge of key procurement processes and procedures. 

• Proven experience of meeting the procurement needs of internal customers 

 

Personal characteristics required 

• Excellent skills in managing deadlines and priorities. 

• Excellent planning and management skills, (work planning and resources). 

• Strategic planning capability. 

• Communicates effectively at the highest levels internally and externally. 

• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills. 

• Excellent networking skills internally and externally. 

• Excellent problem solving and innovation capability. Apply

 

Apply now for an early interview and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch asap.