Enhance your career with one of the UK’s most successful and responsible civil engineering contractors.
We are looking for people to join our team who not only have relevant qualifications and skills, but who understand and value our culture of pride and connection.
We have a fantastic opportunity within our Energy & Water business for an ambitious and talented Procurement Manager to join the team.
This is a highly mobile role across all of Scotland, facilitating the Energy Scotland business working closely with our delivery teams and supply chain partners.
About you –
- You will need to be an ambitious self-starter who is used to operating on your own initiative
- Be an excellent communicator engaging collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels to effect decision making in line with the companies’ objectives.
- Be an analytical thinker
- An ability to build cooperative relationships
- Have excellent organisational skills
- Enjoy working in a pressured yet fun environment
About the role –
We have a fantastic opportunity within our Energy business unit for an ambitious and talented Procurement Manager to facilitate our SSEN Projects.
As a Procurement Manager you will be responsible for maximising the procurement value to Morgan Sindall through the effective procurement of subcontract packages and materials, whilst working with colleagues to develop and implement the Business Unit Supply Chain Plan. Responsible for ensuring that supply chain relationships are managed and developed, and that subcontractor and supplier performance is measured and improved.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a successful, growing and exciting team.
Responsibilities:
As a Procurement Manager you will:
- In line with agreed work scope; undertake subcontract and/or materials procurement on a single (generally high value or long term) project or framework, or across multiple projects, ensuring best practices are followed, best value is achieved, and procurement is in line with project programmes
- Responsible for owning and updating project procurement schedules and reporting of buying gains/losses for their project(s)
- Timely placement of comprehensive orders that protect the commercial interests of the business
- Ensure that the Morgan Sindall processes and DELAPs are adhered to
- Work winning – provide high quality input to prequalification and tender responses, formulate tender procurement strategies, input to tender lists, undertake and evaluate tender enquiries, support supplier / sub-contractor selection – attend pre-contract / tender meetings as required
- Support project delivery and ensure the safety and sustainability of the Supply Chain.
- Seek out innovations to enhance engagement and interaction with our supply chain.
About the Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Ideally working towards or already a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply or other equivalent professional qualification.
- The right applicant must be experienced in managing all aspects of procurement on large Civil Engineering Schemes.
- A knowledge of the Energy sector would be beneficial but not essential.
- A working knowledge of NEC Subcontract procurement would be preferred.
- Effective management and communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to motivate stakeholders to achieve a desired outcome aligned to the companies objectives.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills with an ability to evaluate situations, question effectively, and identify new opportunities.
- Goal-oriented with leadership and organisational skills, capable of managing others and facilitating effective planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Ability to build cooperative relationships and understand the strengths and weaknesses of stakeholders.
- Analytical thinking to make informed decisions on various issues.
- Excellent networking skills with an understanding of stakeholders' needs and expectations.
What's in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Why Morgan Sindall Infrastructure?
We believe in connecting people, places and communities through innovative and responsible infrastructure
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors of energy, water, nuclear, highways, rail and aviation for public and private customers. Our business is supported by a wealth of functional roles within human resources, commercial, IT, innovation, design, work winning / business development, safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ), communications, procurement, and finance.
Our people define our culture and are at the heart of everything we do. We put personal and professional development at the forefront of our efforts to attract and retain the best people in the industry. We are a community of diverse individuals and our people play an invaluable role in shaping the UK’s infrastructure and contributing to our long-term sustainable growth.
We are looking for people to join our team who not only have relevant qualifications and skills, but who understand and value our culture of pride and connection.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.