Procurement Strategist

The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role within the Supply Chain Ecosystem Team at Farrans Construction, responsible for developing and maintaining the Procurement Schedule to ensure timely delivery of products and services essential for project success.

• Procurement Management: Take ownership of the procurement schedule, ensuring timely delivery of products and services while maximizing value through effective sourcing events and supplier appointments.
• Supplier Relationship Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with Ecosystem Partners, conducting performance feedback and quarterly meetings to ensure alignment and address any issues.
• Commercial Negotiations: Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, applying appropriate sourcing methodologies and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and processes.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage sustainable procurement risks across all projects, understanding both micro and macro-economic impacts on the supply chain.
• Support Purchase to Pay Process: Ensure compliance of requisitions with procurement policies, assist the Purchase to Pay (P2P) team with queries, and support delivery teams with one-off purchases as needed.

• Procurement Experience: Relevant procurement experience, particularly in supporting operational teams.
• Water Sector Knowledge: Applicable experience working within the water sector, either directly or indirectly.
• Complex Infrastructure Projects: Experience in managing procurement activities related to complex infrastructure projects.
• Supplier Management: Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring performance feedback and collaboration.
• Negotiation Skills: Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of leading successful commercial negotiations.

Farrans Construction offers a competitive salary range of £60,000 - £80,000, depending on experience, plus a car allowance, payment of an annual professional membership, contributory pension plan up to 6%, health shield medical and dental cover, 34 days annual leave, and enhanced family policies. The company is an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.