Procurement Projects Operations Manager

We are seeking a driven and experienced Procurement Projects Operations Manager to join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing facilities management. This role involves leading the sourcing strategy for projects in collaboration with the Supply Chain Director and organizational stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring engineering excellence, optimizing efficiency, and driving a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the sourcing strategy for projects, collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and create robust frameworks.
• Drive value for money by leading supply chain negotiations and ensuring competitiveness while maximizing profit.
• Develop and implement procurement projects strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Continuously analyze market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Category Manager for Projects to develop relationships with specialist supply chain and support growth opportunities.
• Identify, select, and manage new supply chain partners to support future business needs.
• Negotiate cost savings and deliver value for money for customers.
• Initiate a risk-based approach to supplier tendering, selection, and award.
• Identify innovation opportunities to increase revenue and margin.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Project Buyers.

Person Specification:

• Exceptional experience in sizable and complex projects/construction procurement.
• Passion for procurement and supply chain management.
• Ability to think 'outside of the box' and drive improvement with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Highest levels of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Strong risk management skills throughout the procurement process.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and strong presentation/influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support teams effectively.
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices.
• MCIPS preferred.
• Valid full driving license.

Benefits:

• 25 days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days
• Car allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities
• Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Medicash - Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Various Rewards & Recognition Awards

If you are a match for the role then do get in touch with an updated CV highlighting your experience.