Job title - Project Procurement Manager
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Contract length: 6 - 9 rolling contract
Randstad sourcergiht a global leader in MSP & RPO provisions is recruiting for a Global Blue Chip engineering company, specialising in Products, Solutions and Services, is currently recruiting for a Project Procurement Manager.
The Role
Working within an established Project Procurement Team your primary responsibilities will be to manage and implement all procurement activities in high value, large scale projects.
* Develop and deliver Procurement Strategy for allocated Projects, issue RFQ’s, Conduct negotiation with suppliers, drive the selection process and raise/issue Purchase orders in accordance with Procurement Procedures, to meet objectives..(typically up to £15 million)
* To develop and implement the Procurement strategy of assigned activities to ensure cost effective purchasing.
* A sound knowledge of Sub-Contract packages and techniques / skills associated with ‘Obtaining best value’ results for the Business
* To act as Commodity leader for specified “strategic” commodities, in line with experience, with the objective of securing best value solutions for EM Procurement
* Ensure employees comply with the Corporate Procurement policies, the Strategic Procurement initiatives and ensure full compliance with any business requirements
The responsibilities
* Responsibility for allocated projects including A & B with typical volumes of £20m to £100m
* Develop closer relationships with Strategic/key suppliers.
* Build upon the positive relationships already developed with other Divisions in the UK, identifying ‘Best Practices’ and motivating the businesses to achieve critical goals.
* Keep the Project Team aware of market trends relevant to their business and contribute to inter-departmental relationships by providing information and advice as necessary.
* Identify opportunities to maximise the benefits of e-Business solutions, SAP functionality and the introduction and implementation of new initiatives.
* Play an active role in the tendering process on category B or applicable to business units to enable cost competitive offering to customers whilst ensuring compliance with procurement LoA process.
* Ensure that Terms & Conditions secured with Suppliers cover the Risk Criteria in line with the procurement strategy.
* Proactively identify and raise awareness of potential supply chains and instigate actions to mitigate within the business.
* Lead supplier development on specified strategic commodities, normally with a value £5m>
* Assist in the development and implementation of the business unit action plan, ensuring that all the activities are targeted in order to move the Division closer to World Class status.
* Identify process improvement opportunities and proactively develop solutions
Key Skills and experience required for the Project Procurement Manager role
* Ideally holding or working towards:
* - CIPS qualification level 6 and working towards MCIPS or equivalent experience.
* Product Procurement or Operational Procurement experience
* Minimum of 5 years experience in a procurement department.
* Commercial / contractual experience in negotiating Terms and Conditions for:
* - Individual Purchases up to £5M in Value
* - Management of Commodities with spend up to £5M per annum.
* - Negotiation of Frameworks with spend over £10M per annum.
* Strong knowledge of purchasing techniques and skills associated with the procurement of manufacturing and project equipment, goods and services.
* A sound knowledge of contract law, with practical experience of their application to procurement projects.
* Expertise in utilising logistical concepts, including in depth knowledge of INCOTERMS.
* Experience of giving presentations /chairing meetings