Procurement Manager - Bristol

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About the role

Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our BB Kilpatrick team as a Procurement Manager on our Sizewell Alliance and build new futures!

We are open to base location for this role however a weekly presence will be required at our office in Aztec West, Bristol.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the development & refinement of SZC's Company Acquisition Plan in relation to MEH services and equipment
• Regular & pro-active liaison & support to SZC and MEH customers and stakeholders
• Development and execution of procurement strategies
• Leading the ITT (Invitation to Tender) process for a wide variety of services and equipment
• Developing long term Contracting strategies
• Maintain market understanding & due diligence
• To develop, implement and maintain appropriate performance measures for the contracts
• To follow the agreed Procurement processes and procedures at all times
• Devising and implementing appropriate supplier development strategies
• Devising and implementing supplier quality improvement programmes, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives with the supply chain
• Working closely with the other Supply Chain teams to set and drive metric performance measures with suppliers for continuous performance monitoring.
• To develop strategies that incentivise suppliers to deliver performance objectives.
• To understand and mitigate supply market risks.
• Accountable to the MEH Supply Chain Lead for delivery of business plan targets
• Accountable for the training & development of themselves on Procurement related issues
• Accountable for effective communication of Market developments within the area of responsibility

Who we're looking for

• Relevant experience in a senior procurement role
• Ability to promote effective teamwork by personally acting as a mentor & role model
• Detailed working knowledge of the Procurement and Contract Management
• Knowledge of Company Philosophy, directives, standards & procedures
• Ability to communicate and network at all levels
• A degree, a relevant professional qualification & significant experience would be desirable

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 Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.

We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

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 find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com .