Job Details
Job Ref: 212834990
Date: 2020-11-30 22:37:04
About The Role
The Supply Chain Approach is based on a blend of category management and operational procurement (supply management) to drive greater value from its Supply Chain facility, through better performance and stronger relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Our key objectives are to deliver:
A safe and sustainable supply chain
Fully managed, integrated and seamless supply chain solutions with preferred supplier agreements
Key relationships with preferred supply partners to support Project development and growth
Cost reduction and value enhancement delivered by the highest quality, motivated people
A performance measured supply chain, showing marked continuous improvement
Innovative supply chain solutions
A customer focused service, delivering the best solutions for clients and internal stakeholdersThe Supply Chain job family covers all of those roles with responsibility for managing and ordering the procurement and delivery of goods and services.
Why the role is needed – To deliver effective procurement solutions to the Project Delivery teams. To ensure supplier performance and reduce cost and business risk significantly. To deliver a best value supply chain by embedding category strategies into the projects and focusing on the needs of internal & external customers.
Role in the context of job strategy – Project strategy states that Supply Chain will be delivered through a combination of Category Management and Operational Procurement (Supply Management). This role will mange the supply of goods and services across part of a Business Unit in order that financial savings and performance improvements are made through a more strategic approach to supply chain management and a more integrated approach with our customers (internal & external) and our suppliers.
About The Candidate
The Job Holder is subject to managerial control and the job is generally subject to practices and procedures that have clear precedents, or are covered by closely defined policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Works closely with stakeholders and managers to understand Project requirements and implement the most appropriate supply chain and category solutions
Prepares and issues formal tender enquiries, carries out quotation analysis and evaluation outside of category managed areas
Selects and proposes appropriate vendors via the Call for Competition (CompeteFor)
Conducts negotiations with suppliers & subcontractors (low and moderate value/risk)
Complies with all corporate Supply Chain processes & procedure
Contributes to the implementation of project/business Supply Chain strategies
Manages procurement against a procurement programme
Resolves problems with suppliers, expedites quotes and deliveries. Liaises with Project team, Central Procurement Team and suppliers
Prepares and presents reports as required, achieves targets set by team
Supports the Senior Buyer & procurement Manager as necessary
Ensures that the supply chain is safe, sustainable and appropriately accredited
Supports performance management and provides metrics and trend analysis.
Achieves targets set by the Procurement Manager
Maintains the Area Procurement Schedule and providing weekly updates for the Tender Event Schedule (TES)
Inputs to planning activities with horizons of typically 6 months to 12 months
About The Company
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Agroman and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.
If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.
In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.
EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.
We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.
Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.
Pre-employment checks:
It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)
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