Procurement Manager

Overview

Below is a description of the main roles and responsibilities for the Procurement Manager within JCPS Mechanical.

These duties include, but are not limited to, those specified here.

As part of the role, you may occasionally be asked to undertake tasks not listed, at the discretion of your manager.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all buying within JCPS Mechanical.

Develop and implement procurement strategies that support organisational goals and ensure cost-effective purchasing.

Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts and agreements, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Review job specs from engineers and procure the materials required at best price.

Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand for services, products, and materials.

Review and analyse purchase requests, ensuring high priority requests are actioned within agreed SLAs, approving POs to be issued by the team or actioning as required in line with company processes and procedures.

Negotiate rebates with suppliers.

Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to secure optimal deals.

Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data using procurement systems and tools.

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in procurement activities.

Collaborate with internal departments to understand and anticipate procurement needs.

Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.

Report quarterly on procurement activity, cost analysis, and savings to Senior Management Team.

Responsible for the HILTI system being used to track plant and fixtures, encouraging use with the team and ensuring all items are tagged and accounted for.

Responsible for the ordering and monitoring of IT equipment.

Analyse the weekly PO report to identify where we can make savings.

Track plant ordering on each site, to stop over ordering, report on wastage and savings that could have been made with more effective planning on site for orders.

Responsible for company fleet strategy, purchase and disposal of vehicles with Contracts Director.

Reviewing strategy to ensure we remain compliant and have a cost effective fleet.

Oversee all purchasing done by the team, stationary, etc.

Assist teams with securing the best price for their purchases, e.g., PPE for Health and Safety.

Responsible for the purchasing and tracking of all marketing and company branded products (e.g., uniforms, notebooks, pens) and creating strategies for these.

Continuously seek process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications and Skills

Business related qualification.

Management and Leadership skills are essential.

Strong communication skills required for implementing change across the organisation.

Relationship building with suppliers and staff.

Ability to prioritise tasks and multitask.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Basic level of computer skills required.

Expectations and Conduct

This is a client facing role in which capacity you are representing JCPS Mechanical and you are required to act at all times in the best interest of the company.

Failure to perform on any of the roles and responsibilities required of you may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Benefits

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Sick pay

Work from home

Note : we are not accepting applications or CVs from recruitment agencies at this time.

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