Procurement Manager

STRABAG SE; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

If you are an ambitious procurement professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

What matters to us

• Minimum 5 years Buying experience.
• Experience of running supply chain events.
• Experience with an external tendering process (CompeteFor etc).
• Knowledge and practical understanding of integrated IT System.
• Literate and numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office applications.
• Experience within a construction/engineering or similar background.

Your contribution to our company

• Aiding Head of Procurement and advising on purchasing policy, strategy and planning.
• Managing purchasing staff, training, upskilling, developing and supervising their work.
• Continual assessment and monitoring staff performance.
• Managing suppliers, relationships, monitoring trade agreements.
• Monitoring and managing quality and QA systems adherence.
• Liaison with other departments as necessary to forecast, plan to meet, and to supply demand to relevant quality.
• Project purchasing prioritisation and management.
• Managing the procurement of specific packages, working with the different stakeholders within the business to ensure best value procurement.
• Negotiating and administration of purchasing contracts and monitoring their progress.
• Ensuring contractual adherence.
• Building in future supplier accreditation requirements in line with Business Requirements.
• Administration and producing reports and statistics as necessary.
• Payment terms negotiation and account management.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
• Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products and services; identifying potential suppliers.
• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.
• Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future.
• Work closely with the supply chain management team including visiting sites and suppliers ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.
• Liaising with end users and other relevant parties.
• Lead and attend meetings related to the procurement function.
• Promote the use of internal companies as a first principle with regards to procurement.
• Departmental staff recruitment, forecasting likely levels of demand for services.
• Assist the supply chain team in monitoring the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position.

What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

This happens after the successful application:

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents.
2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview.
3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position.
4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry.

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