Procurement Manager

4 months ago

Warrington, United Kingdom Galliford Try Full time

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We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Procurement Manager - Highways

Location - Solihull

What you will be doing:

You will work on our Infrastructure project and frameworks Ideally, you will be based locally, although we are open to subsiding relocation. Supporting both pre-contract and delivery teams, our Procurement Managers are responsible for the timely and advantageous procurement of subcontracts and major materials on their respective projects, to include the following. 

Liaison with pre-contract and senior teams to agree the appropriate packaging strategies and approach to external spend for their project (including continual review and challenge in consideration of wider bulk efficiencies and changing market dynamics / resource scarcity etc)  Development and ownership of procurement control schedules, leading weekly procurement meetings to co-ordinate with internal teams and ensure that procurement activities are delivered against programme and budget Leading and undertaking the full ITT process through to contract award, including pre-qualification, evaluation of 'best value', co-ordination of both commercial and qualitative assessments, credit checks, negotiation of terms and conditions, production of recommendation papers and securing relevant approvals Responsible for performance management of suppliers and subcontractors on their projects, ensuring that scores are captured and that both good and poor performance is addressed and actioned appropriately, with input to wider trend analysis and improvements  Acting as a source of support and credible procurement expertise and market knowledge for both pre-contract and delivery teams, co-ordinating with material and plant buyers and supporting wider Group procurement activities  Being an advocate for the procurement function in general, assuring process compliance and seeking opportunities for improvement / innovation as appropriate Representing their projects at specific ‘meet the buyer’ and wider networking events, with client-facing interactions if and as required by the project

About You:

Ideally candidates will be MCIPS qualified (or working towards their CIPS qualifications) Ideally candidates will have previous experience working in the Highways sector

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £ billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you. 

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. 

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. 

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays A wide range of corporate discounts Cycle to Work schemes Comprehensive pension plan Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free / support to those who need it Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with National Highways (formerly Highways England) and Local Authority clients across the country. Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. 

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. 

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Highways business please contact  Abby Whitbread on 

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. 

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. 

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A full job description for this role is available upon request. 

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