Job Description The Procurement and Supply Chain Management (P&SC) function is responsible for the interface with those third-party organisations who support our business whether that be for procurement of goods and services or the relationship management that underpins any such activities. They support project delivery teams across the sectors to ensure the strategic direction is identified and delivered. The main purpose of this role is to implement the Project Procurement Strategy from Client PPQ stage through to mobilisation of the successful project award, being the P&SC point of contact throughout the Client tender process ensuring compliance with the Costain Way Policies, Procedures, and standards. The role will lead and manage work winning and bid procurement and ensure procurement is carried out professionally, in accordance with governance and in line with the project’s requirements and constraints, whilst demonstrating best value with robust procurement process, innovation, lessons learnt and inclusivity This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the sector, driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation within the procurement and supply chain functions Responsibilities Support the Work Winning Bid process in delivering project, procurement, and supply chain objectives Assist bid teams in developing procurement strategies and supplier selection to ensure we successfully win projects from clients Support the estimating function in developing price build-up and carrying through bid-stage intelligence into project delivery Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are reflected in procurement activities Ensure supply chain assurance to meet group, project, and package requirements Assist in the application of procurement and supply chain processes, ensuring inclusiveness and diversity of thought Support the delivery of sustainable procurement objectives, including participation in supply chain-focused events Support bid teams in developing responses to P&SC technical competency questions Maintain professionalism and efficiency during periods of pressure Essential QUALIFICATIONS Significant procurement and supply chain experience in supporting Client tenders / bid winning / estimating Working knowledge of digital Procurement tendering Systems Demonstrable negotiating skills and securing best value outcomes Excellent communication and influencing skills Experience working on infrastructure projects Experience using electronic tendering tools (eg Jaggaer, SourceDogg) Experience of working on civil engineering projects Practical approach and logical thought process Knowledge of office management systems, including document control Strong analytical skills Legal, contractual, and construction knowledge Confidence and ability to assert influence Knowledge and application of NEC contracts Ability to maintain a measured approach in a dynamic environment MCIPS qualified or working towards CIPS qualification Desirable Experience of working within a matrix organisation, with abilities to influence at all levels Knowledge of Costain Procurement and Supply Chain Management systems and requirements Previous knowledge of Frameworks projects and associated procurement practices Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field Other accredited certifications in procurement or supply chain management About Us Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. 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