Senior Procurement Manager
Job Description
Faithful+Gould is a construction consultancy and member of the SNC Lavalin group of companies. As one of the world’s leading total solutions providers for the built environment, Faithful+Gould has been providing a versatile blend of construction, program, cost and project management to private companies and the public sector for more than 60 years.<br><br>The Senior Procurement Manager (SPM) will head up the strategic procurement element of works and will be responsible for the day to day procurement activities. He will liaise with the P&C Director and when required the client’s representatives.<br><br>This role will involve direct management of a project Procurement team acting as part of the F+G Procurement management structure. This role will be varied in its scope. However, the focus will be on the successful delivery of the day to day project procurement activities. However, you will also be providing input to strategy creation as well as the creation of standardised processes and procedures.<br><br><strong><u>Pre-Tender Activities<br><br></u></strong>The SPM will provide insights and ideas in the creation of the procurement strategies for the development. This will be led by the P&C Director however input will inevitably be required from the project SPMs.<br><br><strong><u>Processes And Procedures Creation<br><br></u></strong>The SPM will be responsible for the creation and implementation of the client’s standard templates and procedures. This will be done in conjunction with both the P&C Director and clients Contract & Commercial Director. The policies and procedures created will then be packaged and disseminated to the teams. The SPM will also be responsible for ensuring that the processes and procedures are being effectively implemented at the project level. This will be done in tandem with the P&C Director as required.<br><br><strong><u>Procurement Packages<br><br></u></strong>It is anticipated that there will be a variety of activities that will be procured by the P&C team. For those packages procured by the P&C team the SPM will be responsible for the successful delivery of the following activities:<br><ul><li>Procurement Management for full procurement lifecycle (ITT – Contract Award);</li><li>Pre-Qualification of potential stakeholders;</li><li>Expressions of Interest Issuance and process management;</li><li>Technical Evaluation Reports for tenders returned (With DevCo assistance);</li><li>Create, agree and administer Tender Evaluation Matrices;</li><li>Post Tender Negotiations; and</li><li>Final Tender recommendations.<br></li></ul><strong><u>PMC Procurement Packages<br><br></u></strong>It is anticipated that a variety of procurement activities will take place at the PMC level. The role of the P&C team for these activities is providing both workflows and templates for each of the PMC’s to utilize during tender activities. The SPM will be responsible for ensuring that these processes are adhered to and where necessary will provide input to any solutions provided.<br><br><strong><u>Post-Contract Activities<br><br></u></strong>The Post Contract Activities undertaken by the P&C team focuses around collecting live data on Stakeholder performance as well as the administering of the various trackers being issued at the PMC level. The SPM will be responsible for ensuring that the procurement team gains up to date market knowledge from live projects as well as identifying processes and procedures that may need improving. This continuous process will be undertaken with the oversight from the P&C Director.<br><br><strong><u>Reporting And Performance Tracking<br><br></u></strong>The SPM will be responsible for reporting procurement progress in the form of trackers and reports; for motivating and administering the Procurement team effectively and ensuring that deliverables are being met. This will be done in conjunction with the P&C Director where necessary.<br><br><strong><u>Key Experience<br><br></u></strong>Further to the above mentioned role profile we are seeking candidates with demonstrable experience in<br><ul><li>Procurement transformation</li><li>International supply chain management</li><li>A client centric approach<br></li></ul><strong><u>Sector background<br></u></strong><ul><li>Construction</li><li>Hospitality (construction of 5* hotels/mixed use developments)</li><li>infrastructure</li><li>Luxury residential e.g. Palaces / Hotels / Residences<br></li></ul><strong><u>Qualifications<br></u></strong><ul><li>BSc construction management, engineering, architecture or equivalent.</li><li>MCIPS required</li><li>15 years relevant procurement / supply chain management within described sector environments</li><li>Client facing</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset</li><li>Demonstrable strategic approach and methodology<br></li></ul><strong><u>Rewards & Benefits<br></u></strong><ul><li>We offer an excellent package which includes:</li><li>A competitive salary</li><li>Transportation allowance</li><li>Medical and life insurance cover</li><li>Annual leave</li><li>Medical and life insurance cover</li><li>Company gratuity scheme</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme</li><li>Annual flight allowance to point of origin<br></li></ul>SNC-Lavalin is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.<br><br>Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.<br><br><strong><u>We Pursue This Commitment By<br><br></u></strong>Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;<br><br>Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;<br><br>Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;<br><br>Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;<br><br>Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.
