| Senior Project Procurement Manager - Swindon -£70k - Permanent |
Job ID 177180 |
| Location: Swindon, Wiltshire | Status: Applicants Required |
| Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 per year | Date Updated: 29 August 2008 |
| | Further information call: 01489 898813 |
Important: Candidates must have experience of managing the complete procurement lifecycle of major construction projects.
Introduction:
Senior Project Procurement Manager - Swindon, Wiltshire - £70k - This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK's major energy suppliers at an exciting time of substantial investment.
Job Specification:
You will take personal responsibility for the successful delivery of all aspects of the procurement lifecycle of one or more Projects or contracts, to the requirements of the Business, in accordance with corporate procurement policies and procedures.
Overview of the role
Project Delivery Phase :
> Establish and maintain strong working / strategic relationships with the Project team and relevant Business stakeholders, managing expectations throughout the project procurement lifecycle.
> Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding / knowledge of supply chain in identified market sectors in conjunction with / in support of Supply Chain Management Team.
> In consultation with Project Manager / Client and other Business sectors, develop, draft and secure Board approval of Project Procurement Strategy documentation including associated sustainable Project Procurement Programme.
> Based on the Project Procurement Strategy and in further consultation with the Project Manager / Client and other Business sectors, develop, draft and secure approval of individual contract strategy documents including associated sustainable programme.
> Ensure Project compliance with all approved strategies / programmes to ensure timely achievement of all activities.
> Undertake commercial / contractual / legal review of technical bidding documentation to establish “suitability”.
> In conjunction with Legal, draft and develop complex bespoke commercial terms for bidding documents reflecting current market conditions
> Manage compilation / support Project Team in compilation of complex bidding documentation.
> Manage formal issue of bidding documentation.
> In conjunction with the Project Team and Supply Chain management Team you will manage the complete supplier tender process from evaluation of supply market for potential bidders, to management of supplier bid assessment (technical and commercial) to formal award process and de-brief to unsuccessful bidders.
Construction Phase of Project:
During the Construction phase, the Project Procurement Manager will proactively provide all necessary commercial / contractual support to the Project Team and will act as interface between the Project Team and Legal Department on relevant issues
> Ensure that commercial issues are addressed in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
> Understand and apply agreed contract terms and conditions to construction activities
> Manage Contract variation process
> Manage Contract claims process
> Develop, advise and support Project team on appropriate commercial / negotiation strategies
> Negotiate settlement of variations and claims
> Contractor performance monitoring and reporting
> Develop and maintain appropriate Procurement / Project / Contract records
To apply for this role, you must have experience of managing the complete procurement lifecycle of major construction projects, ideally gained within a power generation or major utility organisation.
You must be MCIPS qualified and ideally be degree educated.
In addition to a basic salary of up to £70,000, this role attracts a generous benefits package including a car allowance, annual performance related bonus, final salary pension, family health care, share save scheme, subsidised on-site gym and canteen.
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK