Strategic Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Laing O'Rourke Full time

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic thinking procurement professional to join our Life Sciences sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, policies, and processes, and will work closely with the Senior Procurement Manager to deliver project procurement objectives and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide market intelligence, cost advice, and supply chain performance management and feedback
  • Support a team of procurement professionals, including training and development, staff appraisals, retention and reward, and recruitment
  • Be responsible and accountable for the procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant, and services, in accordance with the project procurement strategy and project commitments
  • Be accountable for the provision of management information and reports in accordance with project requirements
  • Develop professional, robust, and effective working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and service providers, who will provide best value to the project

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Sub-contract procurement
  • Negotiation skills
  • Legal and contracting law
  • Risk and opportunity management
  • Project procurement strategy

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Experience of working within the construction industry or similar and demonstrated knowledge of the interfaces and relationships that exist
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage, plan, and structure operational procurement resources of mixed experience and capability
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Delivering robust procurement strategies
  • A measured approach to decision making and the ability to ensure best value procurement
  • Has delivered demonstrable added value through their procurement activity

Requirements:

  • CIPS or working towards CIPS is desirable (or chartership in another discipline CIOB or RICS)
  • Relevant in-job experience

About Us: Laing O'Rourke is a leading international construction company with a strong presence in the Life Sciences sector. We are committed to delivering high-quality projects that meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders.



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