Position – Procurement Specialist
Type – Contract
Rate – Circa £50.00 per hour Umbrella Company or PAYE equivalent
Location – Devonport, Plymouth, UK
Hours – Typically 37.5 hours per week
Determination – Inside IR35
Security – UK SC / BPSS Security Clearance Required to be in place
Start Date – ASAP ?
Duration – 12 Months +
Overall Department Direction;
The Infrastructure & Services Procurement team is about to embark on a transformation programme with the inception of a new framework contract targeting ~£130M of spend over the next 5 years, focussing on predominantly construction and infrastructure projects. To support this programme the team is looking to expand its capability with the addition of a Strategic Programme Procurement Specialist.
Main Purpose of Role;
Working with a variety of departments within the business the Strategic Programme Procurement Specialist will be responsible for managing key areas of spend within a wider construction framework, alongside managing a series of high value, complex individual contracts.
The role will involve bringing new ideas into the business from the supply chain and challenging internal stakeholders, customs and practices to enable a transformative approach to delivery of procurement activities and project delivery.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences;
Proven ability to negotiate with and manage subcontractors, including excellent supplier relationship management
A highly experienced procurement/commercial practitioner
A great influencer, demonstrable experience of leading change initiatives
Demonstrable experience in effectively leading high value, complex sub-contracts
Experienced in the application of best practice procurement principles/techniques
Strong commercial acumen
Clear understanding of terms & conditions and comfortable with negotiating changes to them
Experience in construction/infrastructure (including the use of NEC contracts) an advantage
Strong analytical skills and capable of working under pressure
Qualifications;
Qualified to degree level or equivalent
MCIPS or equivalent qualification
NEC contract knowledge preferable