* Job Reference: RAPSM140225
* Job Title: Procurement and Supply Chain Manager (Property Services)
* Rate: £Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package
* Location: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
Procurement and Supply Chain Manager
Are you looking for a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager role? Interested in working for a leading Property Services Contractor?
VANRATH are recruiting a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to work for a well-respected Property Services Contractor, based in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.
Remuneration:
£Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package
Package Includes:
* Employee Perks & Discounts
* Life Assurance
* Industry leading health & wellbeing programme
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Long service awards
* Great opportunities for learning & development
Client:
Our client is a well-respected Property Services Contractor that has been operating for approximately 50 years. They specialise in property alterations and modifications, damage restoration, and maintenance projects. They work with Social and Private Housing clients, Property Management Companies, Care Homes, Schools, Councils, and Commercial Buildings.
Overview of Role:
The Procurement & Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement and stores functions of our rapidly growing business, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, goods, plant, and subcontract services. This role involves strategic supplier negotiations, cost control, supply chain management, and adherence to company policies and objectives. The Procurement Manager collaborates closely with project teams to align procurement activities with business goals and operational requirements while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement & Stores Management:
* Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost savings, efficiency, and supply chain reliability
* Effectively manage the Procurement and Stores units to meet company objectives across regional depots
* Management and coordination of our Stores Supervisors
* Ensure all materials, goods, plant, and subcontract services are delivered to the specified standards within agreed time and cost budgets
* Oversee the buying function, ensuring pricing databases are maintained daily for accurate cost tracking
* Provide technical guidance and negotiate pricing and credit requirements with customers and the supply chain
* Forecast material usage and budgets, ensuring strategic procurement planning
* Manage procurement administration, including record-keeping and reporting through our centralised stores software
* Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and ensure adherence to the Integrated Management System (IMS)
* Oversee plant resource management, including allocation, maintenance, and budgeting
* Coordinate quarterly physical stock takes, including summarizing and pricing within specified timescales
* Monitor procurement reports to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with company standards
* Provide the Accounts Department with monthly costing information for stock, plant, and transport Operations
Post-Contract Responsibilities:
* Prepare and issue subcontractor orders and contracts
* Develop and manage procurement schedules in alignment with project teams
* Ensure timely material procurement and delivery in accordance with project specifications, targets, and cost controls
* Assist in the appointment of subcontractors, ensuring compliance with designated subcontract conditions and project requirements
* Negotiate and secure the most favourable terms with both new and existing suppliers
* Manage supplier lead times, ensuring minimal disruptions to operations
* Facilitate strategic purchasing and implement global agreement opportunities throughout the supply chain
* Monitor procurement performance, analyse trends, and report on cost savings, efficiency, and supplier performance
* Oversee the preparation and issuance of subcontractor orders and framework agreements in coordination with the Head of Contracts
Supply Chain Management:
* Manage subcontractor sourcing, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements
* Oversee and manage the commercial onboarding of supply chain partners, including negotiating terms and conditions, issuing subcontract orders, and obtaining confirmations
* Ensure subcontractors and suppliers meet all prequalification requirements, following the process from identification through to approved partner status on the Approved Supplier List (ASL) register
* Regularly monitor best value, rebates, and credit terms with key suppliers and subcontractors
* Develop and maintain an up-to-date product library for procurement reference
* Conduct regular supplier evaluations and audits to ensure high standards of service and compliance
* Manage KPI databases for suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and performance tracking
* Implement and oversee supply chain performance KPIs to enhance operational efficiency
General Responsibilities:
* Ensure the procurement and stores teams function efficiently and effectively
* Promote cost-effective procurement solutions while maintaining high-quality and safety standards
* Perform other duties as required to support business needs
The Ideal Person:
Essential Criteria:
* Degree-level education in a relevant field desirable
* Proven commercial/contract experience in a similar role
* Demonstrated experience working in a commercial environment on complex bids and contracts
* Experience with collaborative arrangements and partnering agreements (desirable)
* Strong working knowledge of pricing, payment methodologies, terms and conditions, and contractual documentation
* Understanding of business strategy with a broad appreciation of general business issues beyond procurement
Skills / Competencies:
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
* Strong numeracy and analytical ability
* Excellent time management and organizational skills
* Self-motivated, energetic, and value-driven
* Ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and meeting challenging deadlines
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion.
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