[ref. y85342702] Senior Procurement Manager
What's involved with this role:
Role: Senior Procurement ManagerJob Ref: QAD 2046/1802
Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate
Hours per week: 37 hours
Contract Length: 18 months
Location: Reading, West Berkshire
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist with extensive experience in pre-contract procurement within the infrastructure or construction industry, particularly with NEC3/4 contracts. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing and implementing category strategies that drive cost-effective and sustainable business models.This role requires deep expertise in managing end-to-end procurement, with a strong emphasis on pre-contract activities such as tendering, supplier engagement, and contract negotiations.
Key Accountabilities:
Develop, implement and drive Category Strategy for a complex group of categoriesOversee the execution of the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for all complex and high value Procurements within the categories in the group
Ensure Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers
Develop and sign off Supplier Strategies with the objective of minimising risk and maximising value.
Act as Sourcing Business Partner for certain areas of the business
Use category expertise and external markets insights, to proactively propose alternative or innovative 3rd party solutions to senior and executive level stakeholders to anticipate issues before they arise.
Develop the Category Team and drive a high-performance cultureDrive Supply Chain Management transformation.
Key requirements:
End-to-End and Post Contract Procurement Experience within an infrastructure / construction environmentExperience of NEC 3/4 contracts
Team management experience
Strong Stakeholder Management Skills
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Job Ref: QAD 2046/1802
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