Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading O&M provider to recruit a Procurement Manager for its Energy from Waste facility in Coventry, West Midlands.
The Procurement Manager role is a strategically important position and comes with a salary between £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, as well as excellent benefits.
If you're a Procurement professional looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Procurement Manager role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:
Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with project goals, ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability on sourcing.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value engineering in procurement activities.
Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company procedures and requirements.
Lead contract negotiations, develop contract tender documentation & formulate tender comparisons following a tender process.
Ensure procurement activities comply with environmental, health and safety regulations specific to the waste to energy sector.
Develop and manage procurement budgets for ongoing and upcoming projects, ensuring that all purchases stay within allocated budget.
Prepare and present regular procurement reports to senior management.
Ensure accurate records of all procurement activities and transactions are maintained for audit and compliance purposes.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or APICS are preferred
A minimum of 5-7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience with procurement in the energy, or heavy engineering sectors - waste to energy experience would be particularly beneficial.
A proven track record of managing mid to large scale procurement operations, including complex equipment sourcing, vendor negotiation, and contract management.
Proficient in MS Office and procurement software
Salary and benefits of the Procurement Manager role
Salary between £55,000-£60,000 per annum
Excellent company pension
The chance to join the growing EFW sector
INDPOW
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