Procurement Manager - M&E - Net Zero Teesside - Redcar

Balfour Beatty; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar, Teesside.

The role is accountable for managing the supply chain engagement and procurement activities across the Mechanical & Electrical scope of the NZT Project, including supporting the wider team.

What you'll be doing

As Procurement Manager you have the following responsibilities:

• To support the delivery of a supply chain / Procurement strategy, Core Operational Excellence
• (Subcontractor Excellence and Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Development and Performance Measurement), Delivery of Customer Priorities, Feedback, Learning and Continuous Improvement through;
• • Creating a market leading supply chain strategy for the NZT Project and Net Zero Pipeline
  • Ensuring our supply chain has the capability and capacity to meet NZT and Net Zero Pipeline future needs. Taking the strategic overview of programme level requirements to develop new supply chains and build early collaboration with suppliers to maximise innovation and value.
  • Leading and shaping the procurement and supply chain management plans and reporting processes
  • Working with the Commercial team to ensure all internal governance approval is in place
  • Liaise with project team to understand project requirements and develop schedules into project procurement plans
  • Development of package specific sourcing plans, RFQs, evaluation of supplier responses, negotiations with suppliers, order placement and contract management
  • Identify demand and capacity issues within the supply chain and the development of risk mitigation strategies
  • Compile performance management information relating to suppliers to ensure continuous improvement within the supply chain
  • Manage procurement relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
  • Keep abreast of market developments, demand trends and risks, and ensure that client's requirements are understood
  • Focus on exceeding minimum service expectations by delivering an agile, value adding service with a deep understanding of customer requirements, technical competence, functional knowledge and process efficiency
  • Establish performance led, long term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service & product quality and continuous improvement to drive competitive advantage for the client.
  • Internal and external stakeholder management and working within a multi-disciplinary team/teams
  • Lead, develop and coach individuals to build high performing teams
  • Demonstrate collaborative working practices, promote continuous improvement and acting in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation

Who we're looking for

The following qualities / experience are essential:

• Extensive experience in a Procurement Management role
• Appropriate style of people management that will deliver objectives while taking into account the skills, personalities and needs of employees.
• Pragmatic yet disciplined approach to process compliance
• Highly results orientated (proven track record of exceeding targets)
• Problem solving skills, ability to use own initiative to identify areas of improvement & propose solutions.
• Knowledge of procurement ERP and e-tendering systems (e.g. Oracle, Jaggaer or similar)
• Experience of Subcontract Procurement
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing, leading complex sourcing activities and supplier integration into project teams
• Supply Chain Management Experience
• Proven track record in negotiation
• Presentation skills

The following qualities / experience are desirable:

• CIPS / MCIPS qualification or degree or similar equivalent

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.