Procurement Manager

Morson are recuriting a Procurement Manager to work on an initial 12 month contract with our leading Scotstoun based defence client, candidates must be ok to work a minimum of 2 days/week on site, this is not a remote role. The Procurement Manager will support the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities across infrastructure construction and capital projects

The role involves but is not limited to the following:

Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned packages, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award recommendations.
Support the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities across infrastructure construction and capital projects.
Provide procurement and commercial support to project teams to ensure procurement activities align with programme requirements, budgets and business objectives.
Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies within established category and business frameworks.
Management of commercial, contractual and supply chain risks throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
Administer and manage contracts and framework agreements, ensuring supplier performance is monitored and contractual obligations are met.
Support supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to contract change management, dispute resolution and contract close-out activities where required.
Ensure procurement activities are compliant with internal policies, governance requirements and relevant external regulations.
Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is completed to the required standard.
Report activities by providing procurement, commercial and supplier performance data.
Work collaboratively with project, commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities for efficiency, value creation and supply chain improvement.
Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
• Significant experience working in supply chain for the construction industry
• Detailed knowledge of NEC – JCT Construction contracts
• Procurement construction approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy.
• Experience of contract and supplier performance management

Desirable:
• Client side experience
• MRICS qualification or similar
• MCIPS
• Experience in public sector/regulated environments useful