Our client has a position for Procurement Specialist – Contract – Grangemouth
Applicants MUST be UK resident
Purpose of the role
To negotiate services contracts, including but not limited to price, terms and conditions of purchase with various third party providers.
Key Accountabilities:
Determine the style of contract that will deliver the best value and outcome for the business
Challenge demand and scope specification in order unnecessary costs can be eliminated
Ensure that all Purchase orders and Contracts are placed in accordance within business processes
Establish an understanding of the market for the services allocated including main suppliers
Develop supplier positioning profiles of suppliers, in order to assess business risk/opportunity
Experienced in claims mitigation, the ability to challenge with rationale and reason
Provide expert advice on construction services risks, including in depth market knowledge both commercial and technical. Use influence to encourage procurement change/engagement
Set out contracts that are fully compliant to support business needs that are legally binding, that mitigate any and all commercial risk and drive appropriate supplier performance
Identify new potential suppliers, to create additional competitiveness and market tension
Special Features:
The job holder must be responsible for taking the lead on major projects as allocated
The post holder will require to influence not only the external 3rd parties but also the internal stakeholders
From time to time will be requested to benchmark internally the KPI¿s within the contract with our sister site in Lavera
Develop and learn an advanced understanding of business processes, procedures, and assurance, integrity and quality systems with respect to critical engineering services such as SIPS (Scaffolding, Insulation & Painting) civils, mechanical, electrical and design
Education/Experience (essential):
Degree Qualified or equivalent chartered membership in a related procurement of Quantity Surveying Discipline
Previous extensive purchasing experience in a large complex Construction/manufacturing environment and can demonstrate through track record delivery of cost savings and value
Good working knowledge and skills of MS office tools
Deep understanding of cost drivers on contracts to demonstrate transparency/overall value
Strong financial awareness of cost drivers within the services supply chain
Able to work and communicate effectively at all levels across the businesses
Expert, advanced negotiation skills and techniques
NEC Contract Experience is a requirement
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