Assistant Procurement Manager (Rail) - Main Contractor JV - London

Assistant Procurement Manager (Rail) - Main Contractor JV
Permanent / Full Time
Location: London
Salary: Basic upto £40,000 plus Package

Company Summary:

Our client is involved in a major rail infrastructure project JV, we are looking for Assistant Procurement Managers (Rail). You will be responsible for assisting in the procurement of goods, services and subcontracts required to support the delivery of projects, along with assisting in co-ordinating procurement resources engaged in response to project needs. You will be responsible for helping to implement procurement procedures in keeping with the JV procurement policy.

Candidate Profile:

• Good communication skills when dealing with key stakeholders
• Able to prioritise workload into manageable packages
• Intermediate Excel knowledge with the ability to progress to advanced skills
• Proven knowledge of an MRP procurement system SAP or equivalent
• Construction or manufacturing background preferable but not essential
• Operational procurement management of specific trade packages for a particular project experience would be preferable but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of one recognised contract type preferable but not essential.
• Experience of the use of preferred suppliers and strategic manufacturers applicable to the package they are working on.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience of working with or for publicly funded bodies, including central government departments;
• Skilled in compiling robust tender and commercial documents;
• Knowledge of applicable EU and UK procurement legislation;
• Experience (not essential) of procurement in planning stage of UK publically funded infrastructure projects;
• Awareness of government initiatives and policies and ability to assess relevancy and defend applicability;
• Knowledge of different forms of contract and risk allocation;
• Good appreciation of supply market for technical services;
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (or actively working towards);
• Understanding and experience of cultivating strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Good level of education, ideally looking to work towards the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (or equivalent).
• Computer skills (Microsoft packages, Oracle).
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Able to work to demanding deadlines.

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