VGC Looking for Procurement Manager at Greenwich Full Time

Procurement Manager

Location – Southeast London

Salary – £(phone number removed) per annum depending on experience

My client has a fantastic opportunity within their business for an experienced Procurement Manager. The ideal Procurement manager will be required to procure all the materials for the project and ensure they are provided on time and within allocated budgets.

Procurement Manager Responsibilities:

• They play a vital role to ensure the profitability of business contracts by purchasing the most cost-effective and appropriate materials for each job.
• Ensure that the project remain profitable for the contractor by purchasing cost-effective materials.
• Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings
• Identifying potential suppliers and new products
• Contacting a range of suppliers and sub‐contractors to obtain quotations
• Agreeing delivery times
• Keeping detailed records and maintaining well‐organised work schedules
• Assessing the reliability of sub‐contractors and suppliers
• Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials
• Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services
• Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items
• Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports in order to maximise efficiency within the business
• Negotiating and agreeing

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum Of 5 Years’ Experience Within Similar Positions
• Worked within the infrastructure sector / Experience within the civil engineering and/or Construction sectors would be beneficial
• Sub-contractor and/or infrastructure purchases
• Understanding of subcontract and/or supplier terms and conditions
• Previous experience in large infrastructure projects within a Procurement role
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification.

If you feel as though you are the right person for this role, then please apply with an up to date copy of your CV and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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