Job Title: Procurement Manager
Reporting to: Regional Commercial ManagerRole purposeThe Purpose of this role is to cover procurement activities within the Scotland Region across multiple Business Units. The Procurement Manager role will be responsible for managing the procurement activities, ensuring that project supply chain needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.
The role involves working within the Scottish Regional team, whilst also interfacing on a regular basis with all other support functions and business unit teams to ensure delivery of effective procurement processes & procedures.
The jobholder will contribute to the continuous development of the Omexom procurement policies, procedures and processes, through flexibility and adaptability to meet business requirements.Responsibilities & DutiesIncluding but not limited to the following:• Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities comply with Omexom Procurement & Supplier Management Procedures and associated governance. relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and Implement Project Procurement Strategies & Schedules: Formulate and execute strategies for sourcing, procuring, and delivery of goods and services for projects in accordance with company policies & procedures.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Cost Management: Identify and pursue opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement in procurement. Develop strategies to ensure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met / exceeded.
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring a stable supply of goods and services.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all procured goods and services meet the required quality standards.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyse market trends and data to inform procurement decisions. Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities and performance. Forecast price trends and the impact on future activities. Forecast levels of demand for goods & services.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaising with key stakeholders to determine project product and service requirements. Develop strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply chain partners to improve business.
• Sourcing: Conduct sourcing activities to provide access to the most suitable products & services from suppliers in terms of best value, delivery & quality.
• Tendering: Work with Tendering Teams to ensure compliance to RFQ/ITT processes and development of Project Procurement Strategies to deliver best value.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• Sustainability: Ensure the supply chain is fully aware of the company’s sustainability targets and that they are an integral part of delivering sustainable solutions for projects.
• Advice: Provide procurement advice and assistance to staff as required.Governance:Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:• Business Unit General Manager
• Regional Commercial Manager
• Project Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Business Unit teams
• Support Function teams
• Suppliers
• Vinci Energies PolePerson SpecificationQualifications and experienceThe ideal candidate will be an experienced procurement professional who has previous experience in a similar role. You will take ownership for the procurement process and be confident managing supplier relationships. You will need to have proven negotiation skills as well as the ability to build relationships. Strong planning and analytical skills are essential.CompetenciesRequired skills, knowledge, and abilities:
The jobholder must be a results focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role, possessing:• A minimum of 3 years recent experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working in Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain and ideally MCIPS qualified or working towards the CIPS qualification.
• A good standard of educational attainment with a minimum Grade B GCSE passes in English and Maths.
• Sound IT skills including use of the Microsoft Office package with the ability to quickly learn new skills and become familiar with new software packages.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, able to relate to staff at all levels.
• Be able to work under pressure, be a team player and have a high level of self-motivation.
• Possess the ability to use your initiative to ensure new skills and tasks are picked up easily.ValuesIn line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
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