Job Title: 
Procurement specialist 
 
  Reporting to: 
Procurement Manager 
     
 
 Purpose of the job:
The Key requirement of this role is to ensure that the business has the correct goods and services available to be able to meet the site production plans (including TAR and maintenance) and Capex portfolio supplied at the optimal value.
Accountability for the strategic development, negotiation, delivery and ongoing management of key third party goods and services.

Environment/Context:
 

• • Lead negotiator for services and technical procurement agreements
  • Direct contracts responsibility – to approx. £5M
  • Departments suppliers – Approx 650
  • Approximate Department spend - £250M inc Capital Projects, Normal Maintenance & TAR’s
  • Contract Relationship manager for Key suppliers to the Hull Site

Accountabilities of the job:

• Deputise for Procurement Manager when necessary.
• Commercial Management of key site agreements. 
• Network with the global procurement organisation to maximise group leverage possibilities.
• Ensure that security of supply for goods and services are maintained safely, to the correct technical specification and on schedule to meet operational requirements.
• Provide expert advice on procurement related risks, including in depth market knowledge both commercial and technical to all procurement customers. 
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure best commercial terms to the business.
• Identify and recommend new suppliers to the business that can offer a commercial or technical advantage to the business to mitigate project or asset schedule risk.

 
Dimensions:  

Supervision of staff: Give the number of people you supervise.  “Direct” means that they report directly to you.  
  Direct Indirect Total 0 0 0  

Main contacts: what are the internal and external contacts you have, necessary for reaching your results?
  Who Frequency of contacts My role in those contacts Purpose of contacts Site     procurement Manager Multiple Daily  Propose recommendation of strategies.
Operational
Direction ns Strategic, Tactical and Operational  Snr             Technical
Authorities Weekly Specification Clarifications   Tactical Hull     Leadership team members  Weekly Establish demands proposals / Tactical Contract Technical Owners Daily Governance Contracts of Tactical and Operational  Vendors – Typically
Key              Account
Managers Daily  Governance    of contracts. Interventions,
claims               and
contracts Strategic, Tactical and Operational   

Required profile:  
 
Technical Skills
This section must provide an overview of technical skills required. 

• • MCIPS qualified preferred or equivalent chartered membership or QS qualifications.
  • Previous procurement or quantified surveyor (10+ Years) experience in a large complex manufacturing environment, dealing with contract negotiation and management desirable. 
  • Strong IT skills including excel, word, SAP & data base analysis would be advantageous.
  • Identification of total cost ownership.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NAECI (“the blue book”)
  • Deep understanding of the cost drivers on contracts in order to demonstrate transparency and overall value.
  • Expert, advanced negotiation skills and techniques
  • Sound understanding of company policies, site safety standards and legislation is an advantage. 
  • Experience in supporting capital project activities.
  • Awareness of logistical / haulage agreements

 
 
Behavioural Skills

• • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to build relevant relationships and networks.
  • Self-starter working effectively in ad hoc multi-disciplinary teams, providing the team direction and focus to achieve overall objectives. 
  • Strong Organisational skills and the ability to react quickly and work to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to drive performance and positively influence other stakeholders outside of the line on order to achieve positive results.
  • Experience in streamlining and optimizing existing processes (Continuous improvement) 
  • Ability to test and challenge outside of the norm. 

 
 
Performance indicators: Describe the criteria allowing to measure to what extent the results are achieved - related to the accountabilities.

• Ensure goods and services are delivered /performed as per the specification in a Tinley manner, withing quality requirements and cost.
• Delivery of financial cost avoidance and sustainable cost savings as per the business plan.
• Identification of supply risks and effective mitigation to ensure continuity of supply to the business.
• Contributing to gaining a forward looking plan regarding the needs of the Manufacturing and technology teams.

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