Assistant Procurement Manager

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Job Title: Assistant Procurement Manager 

Location: Bedfordshire, Solihull or Oxford

Role Purpose: 

The Procurement team provides expert advice to all stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle to ensure fit for purpose, sustainable, innovative sourcing solutions are achieved.

Thanks to our secured order book we can implement our planned growth strategy and wish to expand the capabilities of the procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Lead for Infrastructure, the Senior Procurement Manager plays a strategic role in developing and managing high-performing supply chains that support Morrison Construction’s growth objectives across highways, energy and defence markets.

The Senior Procurement Manager will be an integral part of the management team, with the goal to grow a wider Procurement team and will work closely with the Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design and Delivery functions to maximise our short, medium and long-term procurement opportunities and deliver on the key accountabilities identified below. 

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Support the delivery of business unit & project specific procurement strategies
• Assist in the procurement of subcontract, strategic material & plant packages across infrastructure projects
• Conduct market analysis and pre-qualification checks to develop and maintain bid-lists across the BU
• Prepare, organise and issue tender documentation, and work with teams to develop project specific supplier evaluation criteria
• Coordinate and manage tendering processes
• Maintain accurate procurement records 
• Ensure procurement schedules are always kept up to date
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners
• Support strategic supplier performance management activities
• Assist with the onboarding, assessment, and approval of new suppliers
• Identify opportunities to develop our strategic supply chain
• Ensure procurement processes comply with Galliford Try policies, business management system, ethical standards, and delegated authority requirements
• Assist in managing procurement risks and developing mitigation strategies as risks arise
• Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across procurement, commercial, operations, finance and the wider business
• Provide procurement guidance and support to project delivery teams

About You: 

• Motivation to have an impact on GT’s procurement and wider business processes/objectives with a willingness to drive change and continuous improvement
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Be pro-active, organised and professional
• Excellent communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across the business and supply chain
• Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required

Desirable

• Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, utilities, rail, highways, water, energy, or related sectors
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and infrastructure procurement practices
• Knowledge of procurement systems and e-sourcing platforms
• Willingness to work towards or already hold MCIPS certification
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial roles
• Experience supporting tendering and supplier evaluation activities
• Commercial awareness and analytical skills

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.  

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. 

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. 

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Skye Bree - on [email protected] 

Infrastructure Business:

The three streams of our infrastructure business (Strategic Infrastructure, Regional Infrastructure & Infrastructure Scotland) bring together our portfolio of infrastructure projects across the UK. 

• Strategic Infrastructure brings together our portfolio of major infrastructure projects across the UK, delivering complex schemes that improve transport networks, support communities and create lasting value.

• The Regional Infrastructure business stream focuses on delivering local infrastructure through our regionally focused approach with an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and frameworks further cements our capability. 
• Infrastructure Scotland brings together our growing portfolio of civil engineering projects across Scotland, delivering high quality infrastructure that supports local communities and leaves a legacy.

There has never been a better time to join the GT family, in particular our Infrastructure business where we have seen impressive growth over the last few years achieving tremendous success under the CDF & RDP Frameworks & Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) amongst other local authority frameworks. Right now, we are poised for continued growth, successfully tendering for numerous projects across the country. We have secured a strong pipeline of work over the next few years and are in a strong position to capitalise further. 

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.  

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. 

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.”

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