The Installation Services Procurement Manager is responsible for Ocado’s global category strategy for installation services. Responsibilities Procurement Skills Create an approach to source contractors globally for regional projects to install our industry-leading material-handling technology Category strategy creation implementation and review Sourcing, tendering, negotiating and contracting with supplier Target setting, value measurement and reporting Identification of new suppliers (contractor) Management and development of existing key supplier Deep knowledge of the installation contractor and supplier market, able to provide information and recommendations based on this Assess and report on relevant supplier KPIs and drive performance Drive best practice in Procurement and Supply Chain, and deliver continuous improvement SRM Lead supplier relationship management activities with key suppliers inc QBRs Working with suppliers and stakeholders,identify and drive change and continuous improvement focusing on risk mitigation and cost optimisation Measurable Performance Improvements through data collation eg resources time to build Stakeholder Engagement Lead cross-functional, multi-site procurement activities teams and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across Programme Management, Legal, engineering, product development, to ensure product specifications and changes are managed effectively from concept to supply Provide commercial data to internal project teams for business cases, territory research et Communicate effectively and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels and promote the profile of the procurement function Technical Assess impact of proposed engineering changes with supplie Project Management Support the successful delivery to schedule whilst achieving budget and meeting specified Quality, HSE and local regulatory standar Support the coordination of project scheduling requirements and the creation of bid lists with business stakeholders and supplie Risk identification and mitigation, anticipating project challeng Take ownership of supply/contractor issues, resolving them in line with business ne Recommend and implement process improvements to improve Supply Chain robustness Actively communicate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment of projects and expectations Qualifications Minimum A minimum of 5 years experience in Procurement of international construction/engineering installation contractors and effective supplier management Experience working in or with global project teams and engineering development te Supplier negotiation and development ski Although a hybrid role, minimum twice weekly visits to the Hatfield office and travel to supplier sites both in the UK and abroad is expected Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced environment High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office, Google Docs and ERP software Preferred (in addition to minim um)Qualification at higher national or degree level CIPS or equivalent qualifications Experience of construction/installation in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment International sourcing experience and legal contract experience Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering procurement strategies