At JCPS, we are committed to clear communication and setting expectations to help everyone deliver the best possible results with confidence. The role of Procurement Manager is crucial to our success, requiring a balance of client interaction, and team leadership to drive new initiatives and implement process' to drive down cost.Below is a list outlining the main roles and responsibilities of a Procurement Manager within JCPS Mechanical. Please note that these duties include, but are not limited to, those specified here. As part of your role, you may occasionally be asked to take on tasks not listed, at the discretion of your manager.· 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 SLA's, approving P.Os to be issued by the team or actioning as required in line with company process and procedures.· Negotiating 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 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.· Over see all purchasing done by the team, stationary etc.· Assist teams with securing the best price for their purchases eg PPE for Health and Safety· Responsible for the purchasing and tracking of all marketing and company branded products ie; uniforms, notebooks, pens etc and creating strategies for these.· Continuously seek process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.Below are the skills and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role:· 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· Must have the ability to prioritise tasks as they come in and multi task· Excellent organisational and time management skills· Basic level of computer skills required.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 preform on any of the roles and responsibilities required of you in this role may result in disciplinary, up to and including dismissal."Please note, we are not accepting applications or CVs from recruitment agencies at this time."Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:Bike to work schemeCompany pensionEmployee assistance programGym membershipOn-site parkingSick payWork from homeWork Location: In person