Procurement Lead

Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading joint venture in construction is seeking a Procurement Lead to join their Procurement and Supply Chain team in London. This role involves managing subcontract procurement processes, fostering stakeholder relationships, and implementing sustainable practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in procurement leadership and possess strong interpersonal skills, along with experience in developing inclusive cultures within organizations. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivery as a supply chain or procurement leader.
• Experience building strong relationships with clients at a senior level.
• Collaborative behaviours and experience in delivering an inclusive culture.
• Business acumen and good understanding of the construction market.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement of subcontract packages professionally.
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders in the procurement process.
• Oversee procurement activities to ensure continuity of works and programme.
• Develop and deliver Supply Chain Sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Stakeholder management

Collaborative behaviours

Procurement strategy development

Interpersonal skills

Education

MCIPS accreditation or working towards

Job description

Salary:
Competitive with excellent benefits package

Job reference:
scsrail/TP/68/3857

Job introduction

Here at SCS JV, we have an opportunity for a talented individual to join our Procurement and Supply Chain team as Procurement Lead.

Supporting the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, the Procurement Lead is responsible for the delivery of the Subcontract Procurement and Supply Chain Management functions.

Role responsibility

Subcontract Procurement:

• Leading and managing the procurement of subcontract packages to ensure procurement is carried out professionally and in accordance with the SCS Procurement Plan.
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders (both internal and external) involved in the procurement process ensuring stakeholders are dealt with in a professional, open and collaborative way
• Overseeing the application of the procurement and supply chain process by the procurement teams, ensuring inclusiveness and diversity of thought to select best for project decisions/solutions and obtain value for money
• Represent the procurement department at project meetings, presenting information as required
• Contribute and support all management communication (Dashboards, Board Reports, Portal, News, etc.)
• Co-ordination, control and management of procurement activities through the procurement schedule to ensure continuity of the works and programme
• Provide effective communication to report procurement progress to key stakeholders and the project control requirements
• Contribute to developing individuals within the procurement team providing tailored training as appropriate

Supply Chain Management:

• Develop and deliver Supply Chain Sustainability to leave a sustainable legacy through the implementation of sustainable, ethical, social value and inclusivity improvements across the SCS supply chain
• Deliver and further develop on existing frameworks to evaluate and meaningfully engage with subcontractors to improve their performance of environmental sustainability and social value.
• Investigate opportunities for improvement in the systems and platforms used for sustainability management in the supply chain and collaborate with relevant industry groups.
• Oversight and Management of Supply Chain Performance through support to the Supply Chain Manager, Performance.
• Oversight and Management of Supply Chain Assurance through support to the Supply Chain Manager, Assurance.

The ideal candidate

• Proven track record of delivery as a supply chain or procurement leader
• Experience of building strong relationships with customers/clients at a senior level
• Proven collaborative behaviours and experience of delivering an inclusive culture
• Experience of developing and delivering a responsible procurement strategy aligned to the principles of ISO 20400 sustainable procurement principles
• Good knowledge and practical experience of developing, implementing, maintaining and improving supplier relationships, performance and sustainability assurance
• Strong interpersonal skills and robust appreciation of relationship management
• Achieved or working towards MCIPS accreditation
• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively using own initiative
• Business acumen and good understanding of the construction market

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Please see the disability confident commitments:

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role

Location

SCS Jv Railways
London
NW1
United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

No. The HS2 London tunnels is a mega project that requires thousands of people to turn the dream into reality, and we’re actively looking for new talent from other industries. We also have a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people into work, including offering employment opportunities to people who are homeless, disabled, returning to work after a career break or leaving the military.

We support local businesses, communities and regional economies, working with several major contractors who rely on smaller suppliers to deliver services across HS2 Ltd. Many businesses are local to our sites, meaning we can support our local economy and reduce our environmental impact.

Recently, SCS JV was recognised for its role in building a supply chain that reflects the communities in which they operate by winning the HS2 Minority-owned Business Champion award. To date, we’ve awarded contracts totalling £135m to minority owned businesses in their local area and have placed a strong focus on ensuring small firms have every opportunity to thrive by providing access to free training and business development opportunities.

We thrive through embracing differences, whether that’s in social background, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion or sexual orientation. We know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams.

We hold network groups for Pride, Parents & Carers, Racial and Cultural Engagement (RaCE) and Female Advocates in Infrastructure and Rail (FAIR). Led by employees for employees, these groups provide a safe place to connect with like minded people.

Yes, we consider all requests for flexible working, including compressed hours, part-time and remote working. Many of our staff operate on a Flexitime system, which means they can take time off for accumulated overtime.

Hiring Process

1

Your application is received and shortlisting takes place

2

If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review

3

We’ll invite you for interview at one of our sites where you’ll discover more about the role and meet some of our team

4

If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company

5

Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins

6

Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Contract type: Permanent
• Job category: Projectwide Services
• Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits package
• Job reference: scsrail/TP/68/3857

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