Strategic Procurement Leader

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Laing O'Rourke Full time

As a Strategic Procurement Leader at Laing O'Rourke, you will play a pivotal role in developing procurement strategies, policies, and processes that drive business growth and excellence. Your expertise in supply chain management will be instrumental in enhancing collaboration and delivering exceptional results. Working closely with the Senior Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for delivering project procurement objectives and requirements, while championing in-house opportunities through Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and self-delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and processes that align with business objectives.
  • Provide market intelligence, cost advice, and supply chain performance management to support business decision-making.
  • Lead and support a team of procurement professionals, including training, development, and recruitment.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance and procurement best practices throughout the procurement process.
  • Monitor markets and provide alternative procurement strategies to maximize opportunities or minimize risk.
  • Deliver robust procurement strategies that drive business value and excellence.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Negotiation skills
  • Legal and contracting law
  • Risk and opportunity management
  • Project procurement strategy
  • Supply chain planning

Experience of working within the construction industry or similar is desirable, along with demonstrable knowledge of the interfaces and relationships that exist. A measured approach to decision-making and the ability to ensure best value procurement are essential. Experience of CIPS or working towards CIPS is also desirable, as is relevant in-job experience. We are considering candidates who are able to commute to our offices in Dartford, Manchester, or Birmingham.



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