Project Procurement Specialist

Your new companyOur client is a large operator of important transport infrastructure in the UK. They balance the economic and social benefits they bring with their responsibility to their people, communities, and the environment. Due to capital expansion projects, they are seeking a Project Procurement Specialist for a period of 3–6 months. You will be working within the Capital Team but reporting to the Head of Procurement.Your new roleThe Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading tenders, negotiations and for Capital Projects across the organisation and developing relationships with external providers and key stakeholders.As part of the Procurement function, you will be accountable for driving value for money, ensuring strong governance and adherence to the frameworks in place.You will be responsible for:Sourcing and Procurement StrategiesPre-contract admin for tendersDelivering value in capital projectsYou will challenge the business to achieve new levels of success and effectiveness in sourcing and procurement strategies, commercial arrangements, supplier relationships, innovation, and rigour in process and specification challenges.You will have an extremely proactive approach and a passion for delivering exceptional results to the bottom line by working collaboratively with our teams by developing influential and positive relationships across the business.Responsibility for the delivery of financial and non-financial value improvement activities identified in the Procurement business plan specifically within capital categories of:BuildingM&ECivil EngineeringDesignSpecialist ContractorsEstablish business requirements with business leads and execute as an active partner by providing innovative solutionFull accountability for the procurement contract process, including managing the gateway approval processBe an active champion of Procurement in internal stakeholder meetingsWork with the local contracting community to raise the profile of each of the sites as an appealing clientEnsuring that department governance & processes are maintained, compliant with agreed internal and external procurement standards and legislationTo identify business supply risks across the Capital Portfolio and ensure appropriate action is taken to manage and mitigate riskWhat you'll need to succeedEssential:Minimum 5 years’ Procurement experience within the construction category, tendering NEC 3 or 4 Construction Frameworks with extensive “hands-on experience” in a similar role in a complex, high-value procurement environmentStrong analytical skills and sound judgementExperience of drafting ITT documents and contractsDemonstrable record of strong commercial management and negotiation skillsAbility to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across the business and influence key stakeholdersDemonstrated evidence of good communication skills at all levels, including presenting and leading workshopsAbility to work on own initiative & perform well under pressureConfidence and credibility to be a lone voice in unpopular situationsDesirable:CIPS or RICSExperience of aerospace operations, infrastructure, construction or similarWhat you'll get in returnA competitive hourly rate, a challenging role within a well-known and exciting organisation and experience of project-driven procurement.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4544048 - Andrew Clarke
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