Procurement Manager - Infrastructure in London

Location: London
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Southeastern
Job Hours: Full-time

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Job Introduction

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Southeastern as a Procurement Manager for Infrastructure.

The role is an important component of the Southeastern Procurement team. The team are responsible for all purchasing requirements for the organisation and support a wide range of functions from purchase order creation, supplier management, tendering, contract and commercial support and delivering value through savings, improved contracts and supply chain efficiencies.

In this role you will be responsible for providing support to deliver the Utilities Contracts Regulations (UCL) and the Procurement Act compliant procurement activities within the direct category of Infrastructure (Civils, buildings, maintenance and construction) across the entire business as well as some ad hoc support for Engineering.

This will include utilising bespoke and standard form contracts (e.g. NEC/JCT) to deliver high quality tenders, stakeholder contract and commercial support, supplier management and delivering value through savings, improved contracts and supply chain efficiencies.

You will also act as the single point of contact for stakeholders across the business for any requirements within the Infrastructure category and will also engage with colleagues from other group companies to discuss collaborative procurement opportunities.

The role incorporates managing 1-2 Assistant Procurement Managers, as well as any planned or ad hoc cover. In addition, there may be some ad hoc responsibilities in deputising for the Direct Procurement Lead.

The role is based from our modern Head Office near London Bridge and is Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.00 with hybrid working.

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Role Responsibility

You will have a number of accountabilities and responsibilities in this role, that will include but not be limited to:

  • Being responsible for the entire tender process with the Infrastructure category for new requirements, negotiating extensions or renegotiations whilst complying with UCR16 and the Procurement Act.
  • Proposing appropriate terms and conditions and drafting amendments to Southeastern or standard form terms and conditions for purchasing/procurement requirements.
  • Working with Contract Managers to develop procurement strategies and 12-24 month project pipelines across the Infrastructure category and determining technical specifications.
  • Working with internal stakeholders to support the development of business cases and business plan submissions, and ensuring goods & services are appropriately specified and KPIs are developed for contracts.
  • Regularly updating the Procurement Information Manager with project progress, contract status and submitting signed documentation/contracts for archiving.
  • Managing the Assistant Procurement Manager/s performance and delivery to agreed timescales.
  • Effectively communicating and engaging stakeholders throughout the procurement process.
  • Advising and assisting internal stakeholders on the procurement procedures, processes, business cases and governance.
  • Promoting and prioritising social value and environmental benefits within procurement to support the Southeastern decarbonisation strategy and net zero targets.
  • Undertaking market research and developing new or existing suppliers to better meet the operational needs of the business in the Infrastructure category, including promoting sustainable organisations and reducing barriers to entry for small/medium sizes enterprises.
  • Liaising with Finance Business Partners to ascertain project budgets and authorisations for new contracts.
  • Ad hoc support of associated business/industry initiatives such as cross-organisation tendering, contract negotiations or supply chain management.
  • Assisting the Procurement team in developing and delivering necessary Forums to share knowledge, information or best practice with the organisation – specifically across the Infrastructure category.
  • Ensuring that all contracts which involve supplier’s working on Southeastern sites have appropriate contractual health and safety documentation.
  • The Ideal Candidate

    To be successful for this role, candidates need to demonstrate the below in their application:

  • That you are a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) – or equivalent transferrable degree or professional qualification.
  • That you have a minimum of four years of working in an accountable role in either a procurement, commercial or contract management environment.
  • That you have working knowledge of contract law, government legislation and UCR16 regulations.
  • That you have a comprehensive understanding and experience of procure to pay (P2P) systems and processes
  • That you have some experience of contract management (i.e. post contract)
  • That you have a good understanding of contractual documentation and governance requirements
  • That you have a good understand of e-tendering systems/tools
  • That you have good stakeholder management skills and experience
  • That you have proficient experience of supply chain planning and producing associated reports
  • That you have E-tendering tools experience and knowledge
  • That you have the ability to work effectively at management level within Southeastern, liaising with senior managers and across supplier directors.
  • That you have the ability to express oneself confidently, honestly and effectively.
  • That you are proven at influencing and problem-solving skills.
  • That you have excellent commercial awareness.
  • That you have good IT skills including use of Microsoft suite (Excel, Word & Powerpoint)
  • That you have well developed report writing skills
  • Package Description

    Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

    As well as a  generous salary , we offer an  comprehensive benefits package  which includes;

  • A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
  • Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
  • After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
  • Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
  • Private healthcare
  • Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
  • Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

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