Procurement Manager - Interiors

Purchasing/Procurement Manager Essex/London Salary £50 - 55,000 plus bonus, plus benefits Our client a leading Interior Fit out Sub-Contractor company based close to the Essex area requires an experienced person to join their rapidly expanding company. Job Description ·Development of Systems, process and execution of the Project Supply Chain Strategy. ·Act as senior point of contact for procurement activities for the company, including owning, maintaining and updating the Procurement Schedules and Status Report. ·Identify the projects procurement needs via consultation with the engineering, projects managers, Commercial team and construction team ·Own and maintain a supply chain network compliance, Ensure supplier compliance, accredited on to the approved Supplier Database and ensure alignment with the companies Ethics Code of practice. ·Development and successful running of the Procurement function for, Project Team, including personnel, planning, rigid supplier approvals process conforming to rail, policies, procedures, compliance and reporting. ·All Supply Chain Function disciplines, including procurement, subcontracts, expediting, quality control/inspection and materials management and logistics. ·Ensure compliance with client requirements and adhering to relevant domestic law. ·FEED & Help commercial with procurement planning for their Detailed Design bid document preparation, pre-qualification, tendering, negotiation and contract execution and management. ·Liaise with Commercial and other project functions including engineering to ensure all Tender queries are resolved to meet Required On site dates. ·Support QS/Commercial management with supply chain evaluations and obtaining the best price for supply of materials and services. ·Provide the primary interface with the various suppliers, management and client legal and contract groups to finalize contract documents. ·Manage Commercial, Project and Finance expectation to ensure smooth running of the procurement function. The Successful Applicant ·Strong negotiation skills to obtain best price and implement rebate schemes on suppliers ·Excellent interpersonal skills and team working. ·Good written / reporting and verbal communication skills. PC Literacy in basic software packages e.g. extensive use of Microsoft Office Excel, and if possible Syrinx and Eque2 ·Solutions focussed with the ability to work under pressure as, high-dependency environment, managing people expectations, risks and opportunities. ·In depth experience of procurement processes and procedures, from supplier identification to pre- contract negotiations to order placement and delivery ·Experience in controlling project Budgets with regards to Procurement. ·Fulfilled roles involving Procurement governance, assurance and controls activities ·A relevant supply chain management experience Purchasing/Procurement Manager Essex/London Salary £50 - 55,000 plus bonus, plus package