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Procurement Manager – Justice Sector
Location: Sale, Greater Manchester or Dartford considered
Are you a strategic thinking construction Senior Procurement Manager who wants to work on the biggest and best projects? Then we have the opportunity for you in our justice sector.
The position requires an excellent knowledge of sub-contract experience including PQQ, tendering, selection, award. Utilising NEC and JCT type templates and being able to scope out these sub-contract packages is essential.
Do you have a passion for relationship building, sustainable procurement, best value and problem solving? Then come and feel valued and join our dynamic procurement team.
With a blank canvas, you will be instrumental in developing procurement strategies, policies and processes. You will draw on your supply chain management skills to enhance collaboration and delivery.
As a Procurement Manager, you will work on the procurement strategy with the Senior Procurement Manager. You will be responsible for the delivery of project procurement objectives and requirements. Supporting the procurement and estimating team with tendering, market analysis, and supplier selection will also be part of your role. Here are some key duties:
* Provide market intelligence, cost advice, and supply chain performance feedback.
* Support a team of procurement professionals, including training, development, staff appraisals, retention, reward, and recruitment.
* Manage the procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant, and services according to the project strategy and commitments.
* Provide management information and reports as required.
* Develop strong working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers to ensure best value.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Sub-contract procurement
* Negotiation skills
* Legal and contracting law
* Risk and opportunity management
* Project procurement strategy
* Supply chain planning
* Experience in construction or similar industries with knowledge of interfaces and relationships
* Ability to manage and structure procurement resources
* Good communication skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to develop robust procurement strategies and ensure best value
* Proven ability to deliver added value through procurement activities
Experience with CIPS or working towards CIPS is desirable, or chartership in CIOB or RICS. Relevant in-job experience is also considered. Candidates should be able to access project offices in Dartford or Manchester.
Due to project sensitivity, security screening will be required.
Please note the business has a Christmas shutdown period. Applications will be reviewed after January 13th. We appreciate your patience.
About Us
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering infrastructure and building projects in the UK, Middle East, and Australia. With over 150 years of experience, we prioritize certainty, reliability, and quality. Laing O'Rourke values diversity and inclusion, supporting candidates with long-term health conditions and disabilities through our 'Offer an interview' scheme. For accessibility, contact resourcingteam@laingorourke.com.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Construction and Engineering Services
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