• Developing a strategic approach for Procurement and Supply Chain Management across major programmes and ensuring that robust strategies are developed and implemented.
• Ensure that responsible Procurement is delivered across allocated projects developing and supporting project delivery teams whilst remaining aligned to group P&SC targets and objectives.
• Ensuring a robust and structured supply chain exists and is correctly deployed in support of both work-winning and successfully delivering projects / frameworks.
• Support implemented category management approach within the sector to leverage spend and performance whilst staying aligned to group category management strategies.
• Support the drive towards ESG, including SME development, social value creation, zero carbon solutions, promoting safety. Ensure alignment with Head of Sustainable Procurement[DM1] and Relationship Management on approach.
• Promote collaboration between the business and the supply chain to unlock value through innovation and best practice where appropriate using the principles of ISO44001.
• Ensure strong governance is followed and adhered to, ensuring the business is not exposed to unnecessary risk and that effective performance management of the supply chain is undertaken.
• Work closely with the Central Procurement function to ensure compatibility between activities of respective functions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience of working in a similar level role.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the sector
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice.
• Ability to demonstrate a level of emotional intelligence, capable of engaging with a wide-ranging stakeholder group.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management and procurement developing strategies to drive leverage and performance.
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation.
• Adaptable and agile approach capable of taking accountability for change initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Commitment to sustainable procurement practices and knowledge of key principles 
• Ability to communicate vision and strategic direction
• Highly commercial, with a proven ability to use Procurement skills to unlock value for the business.
• Strong numerical, financial and data analysis skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified or a similar Professional certification in procurement (e.g. CPSM).
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