Materials Manager

6 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Colas Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a key member of our Procurement Team, you will be responsible for providing professional materials, plant, and service supply to our delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ordering of construction materials, plant, and subcontract services across Colas Rail and the Midland Metro Alliance using the COPERNIC system.
  • Provide support to the Colas Rail and Midland Metro Alliance Estimating team in development of Target Costs.
  • Work closely with delivery teams in ensuring plant and materials are procured in line with the project schedule.
  • Ongoing development and running of the supplier relationship management process in conjunction with other members of the Procurement Team.
  • Organisation and management of individual daily workload.
  • Ensuring target cost data is obtained, used appropriately, and cost analysis is carried out while making sure appropriate documentation is updated to provide evidence of best value with regard to procurement, which may include commercial betterment, quality, and efficiency.
  • Negotiation of goods/services within the Target Cost budget with participation in the bid proposal stage as and when required.
  • Continual identification of any Procurement-related risks and opportunities, whether at Programme or Project level, and reporting them onto the ARM Risk Software system.
  • Be an integral member of the MMA Procurement Team, representing it and the organisation professionally and ethically.
  • Draft and prepare contract documentation using standard Colas Rail templates, working alongside the Colas Rail legal team to ensure compliance.
  • Become a focal point for project and suppliers regarding contract and supply queries.
  • Support and continually develop the Midland Metro Alliance Procurement Strategy and to monitor the supply chain to maintain strong relationships and ensure ethical collaborative behaviours across all parties.
  • Effectively communicate project requirements to the supply chain through a variety of communication channels.
  • Work with stakeholders, at all levels, in order to understand internal and external requirements.
  • Attend Project Meetings/Progress Reviews as and when required/requested by the Project teams.
Person Specification

The job holder will have:

  • Minimum of three years' experience within the Construction/Civil Engineering sector.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets.
  • Finely tuned communication skills with regard to engaging with external and internal parties.
  • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail with regard to contractual obligations and the placement of orders.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary.
  • 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays).
  • Industry-leading Life Assurance.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan.
  • Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Eye Care Vouchers.
  • Long Service Award.
  • Season Ticket Loan.
  • Occupational Health Service.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.

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