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Senior Project Procurement Manager

Date:  Dec 20, 2024
Location: 

London, GT LON, GB Glasgow, GB

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Job Summary

Independently lead others with procurement responsibilities for major proposal(s) or project(s). May be required to self-perform procurement activities. May be responsible for or assist in development and/or implementation of business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • . Purchases equipment, construction, and service contracts for major projects following established policies and procedures . Provides project setup of all procurement related activities . Executes and manages the procurement process on contracts including bid list preparation, solicitation of quotes, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts . Leads negotiations for major material procurements and construction contracts . Leads or collaborates as needed to resolve major complex claims or other issues . Ensures all contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule . Develops and monitors project budgets and schedules (man-hours, cost, procurement milestone durations) and aligns to procurement budgets and goals . Establishes project procurement goals . Monitors project procurement activities and reports status . Develops, creates, and leads presentations on internal and external client and joint venture partners . Develops and conducts training programs; coaches and mentors professionals in procurement processes, tools, commercial terms and conditions and project execution . May lead proposal / estimating efforts for a major project(s) and become involved in early negotiations with long lead equipment vendors and subcontractors, prior to project release . Files appropriate documents and follows filing rules . Acts in capacity of a "lead person"and possible management responsibility for the professionals to whom they provide work direction  
  • List possible positions receiving direction: . Project Procurement Manager . Assistant Project Procurement Manager . Procurement Representative . Procurement Administrator . Expediter 

Preferred Qualifications

  • BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred 
  • Years of relevant experience can substitute for a degree  
  • Preferred Skills: . Strong Analytics - Creation and Interpretation . Advanced Attention to Detail . Strong Budget Development and Management . Advanced Communication - Written and Oral . Strong Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office . Advanced Contract Comprehension . Proficient Data Entry . Proficient Mathematics . Advanced Organizational Skills . Strong Presentation Skills . Advanced Problem Solving . Strong Process and Technical Writing . Strong Project Process Management . Strong Schedule and Planning Understanding . Proficient Training Development . Strong Workflow and Team Management 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Travel may be required.Typical office environment. Willing to relocate.

Competencies

Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Persuades

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

007


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