Job Description

Job title: Procurement Program Management
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: As soon as possible subject to clearance
Duration: 12+ month (rolling contract)
Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: £ Negotiable
Location: Preston, Lancashire/WFH /Hybrid
Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Role information:
Project leader responsible for multiple Procurement program and projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build and execute project implementation plans. Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-pilot, pilot, and execution.
Partner with Commodity teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Investigate, coordinate, and communicate project changes. Develop a sourcing plan that will minimize risks, generate savings through projects execution. Support Commodity teams goals by leading and executing supplier rationalization, quality, and delivery on projects. Work to align strategies between commodity and Strategic Business Unit (SBU) localization, plant rationalization and similar.

As Part of the Commercial Global Supply Chain Solution Team, you will preferably have a strong Supply Chain (RFx, Supplier Relationship, Contract Management) and Technical background (i.e., mechanical, electrical, etc.) to purchase equipment and services. You will be a direct interface to the internal customers: Business Unit, Engineering, Quality and Sales Departments. Strong commercial relationship skills are required towards suppliers with the goal to provide clear, timely and innovative solutions to the organisation's requests.

* Development of sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams. Identify and capture the demand, identified potential suppliers, and establish a communication channel towards the suppliers.
* Establish pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements
* Preparation and coordination of the RFx Process and establish sourcing strategies for suppliers and services:
* Preparation of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
* RFx development and preparation, definition of commercial conditions
* Solicit quotations and analyse contract proposals while leading formulation of strategy and negotiation of pricing, delivery, terms, and conditions to satisfy requirements for highly complex and specialized materials, equipment, components and services.
* Analyse and evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements. Develop strategies and tactics to maximize supplier base cost/value.
* Develop and maintain extensive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders while mediating and resolving contract performance issues.
* Utilize the corporate Approved Supplier List Process for sourcing requirements.
* Understand all the key operational & commercial elements of suppliers such as, but not limited to: Financial Stability and Objectives, Global/Regional Presence, Available Capacity, Top customers, and Top competitors and keep the Supply Chain Organization and business stakeholders informed of supplier capacity/performance and market constraints for future plans and actions
* Understanding of supplier capacity, capability and manufacturing processes compared to project technical requirements in collaboration with Supplier Performance Organization.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and the company's Procurement policies and procedures
* Leading Contract preparation and purchasing process
* Manages supply and supplier commitments after purchase order or contract is made, including change and contract management. Understanding and analyzation of the entitlement and cost basis, leading negotiation, drafting agreements on changes, and reflecting the change in the System (SAP, etc.)
* Support the Accounts Payables for resolution of discrepancies between the supplier invoices and the purchase orders.
* Utilization of Best-Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on Middle/East Europe.

Applicants must have experience of the following:
* +5 years of Project Management experience.
* BA/BS/ME Degree in Business or Engineering.
* 5 to 7 years' experience in Procurement.

Ideally applicants should also have:
* Ability to maintain long term productive relationship with supplier (SRM).
* Knowledge of EMEA supplier base for the energy sector is a plus.
* Microsoft Project Expertise or similar systems a plus.
* Experience running large complex cross functional projects.


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Company information:
This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.