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Procurement Manager

  • Location: Oxford, OX1 2JD
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 10 days ago

  • Sector: Infrastructure
  • Contact: Kate Backshall
  • Contact Email: Kate.Backshall@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01483 302 133
  • Start Date: 04 November 2024
  • Expiry Date: 04 December 2024
  • Job Ref: V-178507-1

I am seeking a Procurement Manager with experience life sciences in Oxford. To help deliver the upgrades on the building and construction elements an infrastructure project. 

Permanent role, salary depends on experience + Car Allowance.


Role Purpose:

Under the leadership of a senior member of the procurement team lead/support a project/business unit best in class procurement service, engaging with the supply chain on a vertical basis to deliver an enhanced level of value to each project / business unit and a tangible contribution to the business in its pursuit to exceed the expectations of its clients and stakeholders.


Key Deliverables & Accountabilities:

  • Implement procurement plans as directed by the pillar procurement leader / senior procurement lead

  • Member of both the project or business unit team, responsible for the delivery of Business Procurement objectives and requirements.

  • Provision and implementation of Project Procurement/Supply Chain/ Category specific / strategic trades.

  • To provide market intelligence / cost advice / supply chain performance management and feedback to Central Procurement and Work Winning.

  • 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.

  • To be responsible and accountable for the Procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services, in accordance with the Project Procurement Strategy and Values.

  • To champion in-house opportunities through DfMA and self delivery.

  • To provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services and ensuring compliance with the corporate governance and Procurement best practice throughout the process to meet current legislation.

  • To monitor markets and where appropriate, provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk.

  • To be accountable for the provision of management information and reports in accordance with business requirements.

  • 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.

  • To support and input as necessary regarding procurement activities reporting into project/Business Plan Review (BPR) and general meetings, as required.

  • Develop knowledge of the requirements of the market required to support bids, live projects and business unit needs within your role.

  • Contribute to managing and monitoring the supply chain performance for the business unit throughout the project life cycle.

  • Develop professional, robust and effective working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors and service providers, who are committed and aligned to values and will provide best value to support as a Contractor of first choice.

Technical Capabilities:         

  • Negotiation

  • Legal & contracting

  • Supply base management

  • Risk & opportunity management

  • Project Procurement Strategy

  • Procurement Practice

  • Supply chain planning & logistics

  • Product knowledge

  • Project Management

  • HSE

  • Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA)

  • Digital engineering

  • Commercial & business acumen

  • Client & stakeholder management

  • People management

  • Social Sustainability

Qualifications Desired:     

  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another construction focused Institute (i.e. CIOB or RICS)

  • Industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification.

Attributes Experience:

  • Experience of working within the construction industry and demonstrated knowledge of the interfaces and relationships that exist.

  • Demonstrates the ability to manage, plan and structure operational procurement resources of mixed experience and capability.

  • Good communication skills (verbal & written).

  • Has experience of providing support to work winning.

  • Delivering procurement strategies.

  • Can demonstrate product/sector knowledge.

  • Has delivered demonstrable added value through their procurement activity.


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