Procurement Manager

Description

• To be accountable for the provision of management information and reports in accordance with business requirements.
• Provision and implementation of Project Procurement/Supply Chain/ Category specific / strategic trades.
• To champion in-house opportunities through DfMA and self delivery.
• To maintain the highest levels of professional and ethical working practices and behaviour and to enforce corporate governance.
• Contribute to managing and monitoring the supply chain performance for the business unit throughout the project life cycle.
• To provide market intelligence / cost advice / supply chain performance management and feedback to Central Procurement and Work Winning.
• To support and input as necessary regarding procurement activities reporting into project/Business Plan Review (BPR) and general meetings, as required.
• Takes a professional, structured and organised approach to the management of resources and the execution of every
• Develop knowledge of the requirements of the market required to support bids, live projects and business unit needs within your role.
• Implement procurement plans as directed by the pillar procurement leader / senior procurement lead
• To be responsible and accountable for the Procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services, in accordance with the Project Procurement Strategy and LOR Values.
• To provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services and ensuring compliance with the LOR corporate governance and Procurement best practice throughout the process to meet current legislation.
• Delivering procurement strategies.
• A team player who can work closely with and support other functional teams at all stages of the project life cycle to ensure the level of value delivered by the procurement team optimises the level of opportunity
• To champion innovation and to put forward new and/or alternative methods, materials, products and systems that will increase competitive advantage and cost effective solutions.
• Member of both the project or business unit team, responsible for the delivery of Business Procurement objectives and requirements.
• To monitor markets and where appropriate, provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk.
• To support a team[s] of Procurement professionals, including training & development; staff appraisals; retention & reward; and recruitment to provide an effective Procurement service for the Business.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions and the actions of their team to complete tasks within the deadline agreed.

Requirements

• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Commercial & business acumen
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another construction focused Institute (i.e. CIOB or RICS)
• Demonstrates the ability to manage, plan and structure operational procurement resources of mixed experience and capability.
• Has delivered demonstrable added value through their procurement activity.
• Can demonstrate product/sector knowledge.
• Has experience of providing support to work winning.
• Self-motivated and able to manage, progress and delegate tasks in an efficient manner.
• Industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification.
• Product knowledge
• Experience of working within the construction industry and demonstrated knowledge of the interfaces and relationships that exist.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance