Procurement Manager

The role of the Procurement and Supply Chain manager is to contribute to the development and deployment of direct category strategies for group business needs, whilst also managing the end-to-end subcontract procurement process and act as a trusted procurement counsel for project stakeholders., We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate should also be comfortable with all aspects of post-award Supply Chain Management, should as a minimum have a basic level of carbon literacy and should have a working knowledge of the NEC3 or NEC4 suite of contracts. They should have a natural and likeable approach with stakeholders of all levels from the sectoral Heads of P&SC, to other Procurement Managers, as well as key members of Project Teams. The selected individual will be responsible for ensuring that the sector P&SC strategy is deployed and implemented, balancing and optimising both the operational requirements of our projects and the strategic goals of our Group. They should have impeccable stakeholder management skills, be a proactive team player with a solution-focussed mindset. · Delivering Procurement (Pre-Contract) & Supply Chain Management (Post-Contract) across their sector, providing direction and support in the process. This will include collaborating seamlessly with the pre-construction estimating team and the post-award commercial team under our One Team, One Costain vision · Ability to utilise the procurement process to enable Early Contract Involvement (ECI), guiding the team on the decision-making criteria including, but not limited to, the identification of suitable supply chain, the maturity of the design information, the preservation of commercial tension, the likely benefits of early engagement, and the opportunity to secure scarce resource. · Project management and procurement to deliver our category strategy requirements. Project management of subcontract framework procurement activities, delivering predictable best-in- Procurement & Supply Chain Manager class outcomes which enable the project team to meet all key dates and milestones, whilst delivering high forecast accuracy.,

• Minimum 3 years' experience of working in a similar level role
• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain skills relevant to the construction industry.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract
• Experienced in leading supply chain engagement, e.g., leading meet the buyer events, chairing procurement meetings and negotiations.
• Champions Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment by putting personal safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and helping the environment and communities to thrive
• Having integrity by always doing the right thing in the right way
• Must be customer focussed by striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting their needs, We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible., For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.
  
  As Heathrow embarks upon its 7th regulatory period "H7", Costain was awarded two lots as Major Project Partner and Asset Renewal Partner for Terminal 2 - The Queen's Terminal., At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.
We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team. Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people and the planet thrive. This position has a competitive salary dependant on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%.