Procurement manager strategic sourcing construction

Procurement Manager (Strategic Sourcing) ndash; Construction Permanent, based in Kingston. GBP50,031 - GBP55,155 plus a market supplement. Role purpose The Client is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Client needs managers who thrive in a networked organisation and who can provide strong operational leadership. The role reports directly to the Corporate Head of Commissioning and Procurement and is responsible for providing a professional and customer-focussed service through the successful delivery of commissioning and commercial projects. Postholders will develop and implement innovative approaches to supply arrangements that minimise costs and commercial risk, and deliver cashable savings, whilst at the same time enhancing the services the client provides through added social value. The Client has an ambitious programme of regeneration and development in housing and commercial buildings. We are looking for an experienced procurement individual who can demonstrate depth of knowledge and achievements in the construction category with a strong commercial focus. This will be a permanent contract including a market supplement. Profile * Listens to, and works with colleagues to develop team goals in line with corporate strategy, and influences and motivates others to achieve this * Commissioning and Performance Management * Commissions services and activities to secure the best outcomes for service users and deliver optimum value for money, in line with the * Client rsquo;s commissioning and contract management frameworks * Translates internal and external intelligence in order to continually adapt and improve the services in line with demand * Manages the performance of the team, working with colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within aculture of continual improvement * Develops operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best effect and impact * Ensures that the best use is made of financial resources and achieves balanced budgets and income and savings targets, as required. Role Profile - Additonal * To deliver high value/high risk procurement projects including market engagement, tendering, evaluation and contract execution * To provide professional procurement leadership and advice to stakeholders across the council * To champion and drive sustainable and ethical procurement including social value * To effectively manage commercial risks and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations * To support the development of improved commissioning capability in the local VCSE and SME sector * To develop and maintain best practice commissioning, procurement and contract management arrangements in the Council, working with staff to review and transform existing practice. Role specific skills: * Excellent knowledge of the end to end procurement process * Demonstrable experience and achievements in the construction and property category of spend through procurement and contract management with a thorough knowledge of industry practices. This includes * Essential knowledge / experience of JCT, NEC and other methods of procurement/sourcing routes relevant to the sector for both construction and professional services - e.g. frameworks, DPS and different routes (D B, traditional, etc). * Proven commercial skills and evidence of delivering significant efficiencies in a Public Sector organisation * Substantial understanding of Public Sector procurement regulations and experience of managing over threshold projects (in compliance with PCR and other regulations, and a good understanding of the requirements under the new Procurement Act relating to works and services) * Proven understanding of construction related project/programme management methodologies and the importance of timely and well scoped procurement and commissioning