Procurement Manager

Laing O'Rourke group; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Slough seeks a Procurement Professional to lead project procurement services and enhance supplier relationships. This role involves implementing procurement strategies, managing supply chains, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance. The ideal candidate will be MCIPS qualified or hold a relevant construction qualification, with solid experience in procurement and construction. Strong communication and management skills are a must. Join us to contribute to our mission of exceeding client expectations.

Qualifications

• MCIPS member or chartership with a relevant construction Institute is preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry with procurement knowledge required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project procurement service to support business objectives.
• Implement procurement plans and support a team of procurement professionals.
• Monitor markets and develop procurement strategies to maximize opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply base management

Risk & opportunity management

Project Procurement Strategy

Procurement Practice

Supply chain planning & logistics

Product knowledge

Client & stakeholder management

Education

Degree qualification

Diploma Level 4

Job description

Under the leadership of a senior member of the procurement team lead/support a project / business unit best in class procurement service, engaging with the supply chain on a vertical basis to deliver an enhanced level of value to each project / business unit and a tangible contribution to the Laing O'Rourke business in its pursuit to exceed the expectations of its clients and stakeholders.

• Implement procurement plans as directed by the pillar procurement leader / senior procurement lead
• Member of both the project or business unit team, responsible for the delivery of Business Procurement objectives and requirements.
• Provision and implementation of Project Procurement/Supply Chain/ Category specific / strategic trades.
• To provide market intelligence / cost advice / supply chain performance management and feedback to Central Procurement and Work Winning.
• To support a team[s] of Procurement professionals, including training &; staff appraisals; retention & reward; and recruitment to provide an effective Procurement service for the Business.
• To be responsible and accountable for the Procurement process of subcontractors, materials, plant and services, in accordance with the Project Procurement Strategy and LOR Values.
• To champion in-house opportunities through DfMA and self delivery.
• To provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services and ensuring compliance with the LOR corporate governance and Procurement best practice throughout the process to meet current legislation.
• To monitor markets and where appropriate, provide alternative procurement strategies to maximise opportunities or minimise risk.
• To be accountable for the provision of management information and reports in accordance with business requirements.
• To champion innovation and to put forward new and/or alternative methods, materials, products and systems that will increase competitive advantage and cost effective solutions.
• To support and input as necessary regarding procurement activities reporting into project/Business Plan Review (BPR) and general meetings, as required.
• Develop knowledge of the requirements of the market required to support bids, live projects and business unit needs within your role.
• Contribute to managing and monitoring the supply chain performance for the business unit throughout the project life cycle.

Develop professional, robust and effective working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors and service providers, who are committed and aligned to LOR's values and will provide best value to LOR and support LOR as a Contractor of first choice.

LOR Technical

• Negotiation
• Legal & contracting
• Supply base management
• Risk & opportunity management
• Project Procurement Strategy
• Procurement Practice
• Supply chain planning & logistics
• Product knowledge

LOR Managing

• Project Management
• HSE
• Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA)
• Digital engineering
• Commercial & business acumen
• Client & stakeholder management
• People management
• Social Sustainability

Qualifications

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or chartership with another construction focused Institute (i.e. CIOB or RICS)
• Industry qualification obtained - Diploma Level 4, or HNC in Building Studies, or Degree qualification.

Attributes

Experience

• Experience of working within the construction industry and demonstrated knowledge of the interfaces and relationships that exist.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage, plan and structure operational procurement resources of mixed experience and capability.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Has experience of providing support to work winning.
• Delivering procurement strategies.
• Can demonstrate product/sector knowledge.
• Has delivered demonstrable added value through their procurement activity.

Personal

• To maintain the highest levels of professional and ethical working practices and behaviour and to enforce corporate governance.
• Self-motivated and able to manage, progress and delegate tasks in an efficient manner.
• Takes a professional, structured and organised approach to the management of resources and the execution of every
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions and the actions of their team to complete tasks within the deadline agreed.
• A team player who can work closely with and support other functional teams at all stages of the project life cycle to ensure the level of value delivered by the procurement team optimises the level of opportunity