Project Procurement Manager

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