ROLE DESCRIPTION

To contribute to and manage the procurement activities of the line of business, ensuring that business success is maximised in line with agreed targets.

To ensure all legally binding Company commitments are agreed in accordance with policies and procedures.

OUTLINE QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS EXPERTISE

OBJECTIVES & OUTLINE ACCOUNTABILITIES

·         Manage and set objectives/review for a team of procurement staff

·         Produce a full range of contractual documentation for assigned areas in line with all relevant requirements and procedures

·         Lead or participate in contract/ subcontract negotiations with all relevant parties to facilitate the smooth and successful conclusion of negotiations

·         Manage contracts/ subcontracts, ensuring the efficient and effective resolution of issues.

·         Prepare and issue purchase orders for subcontractors/suppliers in accordance with established procurement policies, issue requests for proposals and verify invoices prior to payment.

·         Support and implement pricing and payment strategies and policies in assigned areas, in accordance with all relevant requirements and procedures

·         Support and implement overall financial targets and budgetary management strategies in assigned areas

·         Manage potential areas of risk and carry out risk analyses and assessments to support the minimisation of risk.

·         Manage the resolution of procurement issues to facilitate effective business decision-making.

·         Convene and support business reviews with suppliers to ensure that quality, delivery and cost targets are achieved.

·         Lead, develop and motivate any assigned staff to ensure they are aware of and capable of delivering their responsibilities.

·         Contribute to the development of the Functional Governance Manual and the Procurement Manual and communicate/implement them in assigned area to deliver strong governance and business effectiveness.

·         Keep up to date with and research new procurement developments in assigned areas and assist in assessing their advantage to the company.

·         Liaison with senior stakeholders within internal and external customer community.

·         Actively support interfaces with Finance, Legal, HR and Group Tax to establish effective contracting and pricing models.

·         Tender analysis and administration.

·         Production of Procurement plans in support of LCM.

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