Procurement Manager

2 days ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Farrans Construction Full time

About the Role

The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role within the Supply Chain Ecosystem Team, responsible for developing and maintaining the Procurement Schedule to ensure timely delivery of products and services essential for project success. This position requires strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Design, Commercial, and Delivery, to drive value through effective procurement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with EU Procurement Regulations and compliance requirements, particularly in the context of the water industry.
  • Educational Background: Degree-level education, with a preference for qualifications in procurement or related fields (CIPS preferred).
  • Negotiation Skills: Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of leading successful commercial negotiations.

About Farrans Construction

Farrans Construction is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Our employees are at the core of everything we do, and we offer a wide range of benefits, including a competitive base salary, car allowance, payment of an annual professional membership, contributory pensions plan, health shield, and 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).


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