Strategic Contract Manager for Industrial Construction

2 days ago


Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom AESC UK Full time

Position: Contract and Commercial Manager for Industrial Construction

Reports to: Senior CAPEX/GID Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contractor Oversight: Develop equipment purchasing strategy for the construction phase, draft purchase and material management plan, stress test contractor purchase strategy against best-practice, and implement Worldwide/Regional/Country agreements to consolidate suppliers/spend.
  • Logistics: Plan for timely delivery of all items, especially long-lead and critical path items, work with freight forwarder to ensure all key export/import/transient documents/permits are in place and correct, and monitor and report delivery of all items to ensure none become critical.
  • Purchasing: Identify all potential vendors, maintain and pre-qualify vendors from a financial health point of view, issue RFQ's and purchase orders, support the purchase order closeout process, and ensure commodity spend is managed efficiently and effectively and within contract compliance.

Requirements:

  • Education: Master's degree in Engineering or Graduate studies in project management business.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in purchasing areas part of MEP, Construction or Facilities space, of large industrial construction projects ($100m+ capex).
  • Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication in English, presentation skills, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power BI, and ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with challenging timelines and goals.

What We Offer:

Welcome to the global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Here you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonuses program. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

We are committed to equal opportunities. Our recruiting process focuses on the experience and skills of each candidate. We encourage anyone to apply for the position regardless of factors such as race, gender, age, religion, opinion, or any other personal or social condition or circumstance.



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