Procurement Manager
As a key member of the leadership team, you will lead and manage the purchasing and supply of goods and services to the Terminal in a cost effective and ethical manner. You will ensure that the procurement and warehouse processes are effective and that compliance exists within the tendering, contract management and spare parts processes.
You will lead on commercial negotiations and ensure that the appropriate terms and conditions are in place to protect the Terminal. You will lead on key supplier/vendor liaison and will ensure contractual obligations are met. You will also oversee the activities of Warehouse personnel including the efficient supply, receipt, inspection and storage of materials.
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this position you will ideally have the following:
Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Bachelors degree preferably in business related field such as Business Management or Contract Management and Procurement
Significant experience in the purchasing of maintenance and engineering serivces, equipment and spare parts with experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
Ability to draft and negotiate contracts.
Highly computer literate with experience of integrated computer systems. Knowledge of SAP S4 HANA is an advantage.
Excellent negotiation, communication and business skills.
Job Responsibilities, Key Accountabilities, Duties and Tasks
• Acts as System and Module owner for purchasing and contract management systems including SAP S4 HANA.
• Accountable for all Warehouse operations including the efficient supply, receipt, inspection, storage, preservation and issue of all MRP control materials.
• Develops and manages approved vendors including associated Company purchasing strategies for goods and services inline with market conditions.
• Ensures compliance and oversees with all the financial authority limits for the preparation and management of contracts. Reviews and approves tender documents in line with Company procedures including checking for completeness and clarity of technical specifications and standards.
• Establish negotiating strategies and lead commercial negotiations with Suppliers.
• Establishes and modifies Company Terms & Conditions in co-operation with legal advisors and then responsible for ensuring commercial compliance and negotiating any changes.
• Reviews post-order amendments on scope, prices and delivery with due approvals.
• Responsible for reviewing the commercial viability of vendors.
• Prepares and issues all recommendations for approval associated with the South Hook Tender Committee and Board approvals.
• Supports the user departments in the post award contract management, including reviewing performance, KPI’s and managing change and acting as Contract Manager/Procurement lead for major contracts.
• Ensures Procurement section compliance against section and company KPI’s.
Additional Benefits
* Generous pension
* Private family health care
* Private dental care
* Annual bonus
* Life Assurance
* Group Income Protection
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Vehicle Leasing
* Gym Subsidy