Procurement Manager at Sellafield Energy

Job Descriptions

• The Procurement Manager is responsible for the efficient, timely and cost effective sourcing and procurement of fitfor-purpose and quality goods and services for the company according to budget and requirement/specification.
• The jobholder will develop and deliver sourcing strategies; develop and ensure the implementation of good procurement practices across the organization; manage vendors and suppliers; and work with business managers to optimize spending and achieve departmental and corporate goals within budget.

Key Responsibilities
Sourcing:

• Ensure clear communications of business requirements during sourcing to ensure alignment of all parties to corporate/business objectives
• Identify potential suppliers and manage existing suppliers; build and maintain good working relationships
• Negotiate and secure contracts for supplies and other product and service requirements
• Evaluate bids and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors/criteria

Vendor, Supplier & Contract Management:

• Monitor vendor agreements, vendor performance requirements and product performance expectations
• Monitor contract performance and progress, including product/service quality, timelines and other applicable performance measures Ensure organizational adherence to contract terms and other service conditions; ensure timely payment of vendors and suppliers  Ensure reduction in invoices processing costs, etc.
• Manage vendor relations. Identify, recommend, and execute initiatives processes to improve vendor performance  
• Review, design and Implement and ensure adherence to best practices regarding vendor and payables management.

Research & Analysis:

• Lead research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality; procurement and relevant trends and practices as well as their implications for the business
• Continually evaluate products and services offered by existing and prospective vendors.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities

Compliance  & Reporting:

• Establish and ensure adherence to proper controls in procurement process
• Maintain appropriate security and control over fixed assets
• Coordinate periodic inventory checks or reconciliation of the fixed asset sub-ledger
• Conduct spot-audits of assets capitalized within the financial records
• Produce period management and ad-hoc reports as required

Team Leadership and Management:

• Provide supervision, direction and leadership for the Procurement function
• Undertake other tasks as assigned or required for the job role
• Develop and automate best practices in document management / record keeping as it relates to purchase orders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Business, Procurement or related discipline. Masters degree preferred
• Professional Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage
• Demonstrated knowledge of business processes and practices relating to purchasing and contracting - sourcing and tendering; tender evaluation; pricing etc
• Contract Management
• Effective Negotiation, Influencing & Communication Skills
• Strategic and Financial Management
• Relationship Management
• Business Acumen; Commercial Awareness
• Analytical & Problem solving skills
• Minimum of 6 years experience in strategic sourcing and procurement roles, with experience in oil and gas or related industry
• Experience in the use of ERP such as SAP, and MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Adaptable; results-oriented; accurate and attentive to details