Procurement Manager (Projects)

My client is a global engineering organisation that provides leading products and solutions to clients within the O&G, Marine, Industrial and Renewable industries. There is the rare opportunity for a Head of Procureement (Projects) to join their well established site and team in Fife. Role Overview: Responsible for development of strategy and maintenance of project procurement plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders Main Responsibilities: Preparation of invitations to tender (ITTs) and sourcing activities Work with various stakeholders to specify, select and source equipment and/or services in accordance with SCM procedures based on price, quality, risks and according to customer demand, company policy and project budgets Understand and interpret technical data sufficient to prepare, issue, review and analyse "ITTs" Subcontract drafting including identification of appropriate contracting models and main contract flow-downs Negotiations with suppliers and management of clarifications Preparation of award recommendations Subcontract progress follow-up, expediting and commercial management up to the point of closeout Provide support to Buyers, Category Managers and Supplier Managers Supplier qualification and onboarding activities in collaboration with the SQE function and other internal stakeholders Bid evaluations and comparisons Working with the business segments to source alternative products and reviewing existing ones to ensure prices remain competitive with no compromise to quality or compliance standards Education & Experience: Professional certification in CIPS desirable Relevant SCM degree or equivalent qualification Competent in ERP systems Experience working in a manufacturing and project environment Experience of procurement systems, software and sourcing tools Extensive and practical knowledge of procurement or subcontract functions, forms of contract and procedures Experience in MS packages, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems