Procurement Lead Position
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to oversee the development, implementation, and management of procurement processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage procurement processes, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure timely updates and compliance with best practices and regulations.
* Support the Head of Procurement Operations in developing evaluation controls, maintaining information processes and systems, and creating client policies and guidelines.
* Ensure the Procurement Team produces consistent and compliant documents and processes.
* Coordinate with delivery teams, meet key deadlines, and provide progress reports.
* Support the Procurement Team in managing work output and input to the scoring process to secure robust results.
* Lead the support team in maintaining the procurement software system and ensuring appropriate user skills.
* Participate in procurement meetings, discuss progress, and provide evaluation reports when required.
Requirements:
* Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring procurement tasks are conducted accurately and timely.
* Effective operation in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Drive team participation and high performance.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong analytical abilities.
* Leadership skills with the ability to influence decision-making.
* Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
* Strong interpersonal skills, motivation, and energy.
Education Qualifications: Minimum Level 8 degree in relevant fields such as engineering, supply chain, procurement, quantity surveying, or business. A Master's degree in a relevant field is advantageous.
Professional Memberships: Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or equivalent is desirable.