Strategic Procurement Lead

2 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom NRL Recruitment Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to join our team at NRL Recruitment. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for leading and supporting project/business unit best-in-class procurement services, engaging with the supply chain on a vertical basis to deliver an enhanced level of value to each project/business unit and a tangible contribution to the business in its pursuit to exceed the expectations of its clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Implement procurement plans as directed by the pillar procurement leader/senior procurement lead.
  2. Member of both the project or business unit team, responsible for the delivery of Business Procurement objectives and requirements.
  3. Provision and implementation of Project Procurement/Supply Chain/Category specific/strategic trades.
  4. Provide market intelligence/cost advice/supply chain performance management and feedback to Central Procurement and Work Winning.
  5. Support a team of Procurement professionals, including training & development; and recruitment to provide an effective Procurement service for the Business.
  6. Responsible and accountable for the Procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant, and services, in accordance with the Project Procurement Strategy and Values.
  7. Champion in-house opportunities through DfMA and self-delivery.
  8. Provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and Procurement best practices throughout the process to meet current legislation.
  9. Monitor markets and where appropriate, provide alternative procurement strategies to maximize opportunities or minimize risk.
  10. Support and input as necessary regarding procurement activities reporting into project/Business Plan Review (BPR) and general meetings, as required.
  11. Develop knowledge of the requirements of the market required to support bids, live projects, and business unit needs within your role.
  12. Contribute to managing and monitoring the supply chain performance for the business unit throughout the project life cycle.
  13. Develop professional, robust, and effective working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and service providers, who are committed and aligned to values and will provide best value to support as a Contractor of first choice.

Technical Capabilities:

  1. Negotiation
  2. Legal & contracting
  3. Supply base management
  4. Risk & opportunity management
  5. Project Procurement Strategy
  6. Procurement Practice
  7. Supply chain planning & logistics
  8. Product knowledge
  9. Project Management
  10. HSE
  11. Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA)
  12. Digital engineering
  13. Commercial & business acumen
  14. Client & stakeholder management
  15. People management
  16. Social Sustainability

Qualifications Desired:

  1. Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another construction-focused Institute.
  2. Industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification.
  3. Ability to manage, plan, and structure operational procurement resources of mixed experience and capability.
  4. Delivering procurement strategies.
  5. Delivered demonstrable added value through procurement activity.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.



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