Procurement Manager

VSL International (UK) are looking to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Project Team currently completing major infrastructure works at the brand new nuclear power station - Hinkley Point C, Somerset, England

The scope of work will include selecting, appointing and managing key subcontractors including preparation of enquiries, comparison, negotiation and issue of subcontract documentation. Also manage the staff under your control to ensure that they deliver the requirements of their job specification.

Some of the main duties and responsibilities of the role will involve: 

• To support Operational teams and category byers in outsourcing, tendering and negotiation
• To prepare tenders for standard contracts with suppliers and subcontractors
• To develop tender analysis and present reports and recommendations to senior management
• To negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors the terms and conditions, rates and service provided
• To manage agreed contracts, renewals, negotiations, drafting variations and managing the central contract database
• To manage supplier relationship and ensure that suppliers honour their commitments to price, quality and service delivery
• To arrange regular supplier meetings and performance reviews with relevant stakeholders
• To manage assigned key categories on a business wide perspective
• To rationalise the supplier base and develop stronger purchasing leverage over key suppliers and subcontractors through negotiation of supply agreements
• To provide procurement advice to the operational teams 

*Complete list detailed on the attached Job Description - Please ensure you read this before applying for the role

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Essential:

• Extensive experience in a Buying/ Purchasing role
• Construction industry experience in a main contractor

Desirable:

• Professional membership

 

Why VSL UK

VSL’s story started with a genuine technical revolution that helped broaden horizons for civil and construction engineers allowing them to push the boundaries of calculating structures further. Throughout the years we have continued to develop our products, equipment and construction technologies to respond to more and more stringent specifications in terms of quality, performance and construction speed.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture, our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits, including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to by 2 days for 2 years’ service (max. 30 days)
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme)

 
Be Yourself!

Here at the Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply.

By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details.  If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.