Head of Projects Procurement - Data Centres
£85,000-£90,000
£5,280 car allowance
10% bonus

Eastleigh/Surbiton

Your new company:

You will have the opportunity to work for an award-winning organisation who are part of the Fortune 500. They have a rich heritage of winning multiple awards that recognise excellence in collaborative work with clients and are in the top 50 most inclusive employers to work for in the UK. A leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services.

Key responsibilities:

Ensure that all projects sourcing is undertaken in line with the overall organisational projects strategy projects category plan project specific procurement plan and procurement best practice.

Develop the procurement projects strategy in partnership with the business and take ownership to lead the delivery.

Continuously analyse market trends, supplier performance and cost structures to identify risks and opportunities for improvement and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with Category Manager for Projects to develop wider relationships with specialist supply chain to suit product / service / geographical gaps and support growth opportunities to align with business need. Ensure projects supply chain is appropriately accredited and provides sufficient competition and value for money for all project customer accounts / business divisions.

Identify, select, develop and manage new supply chain to support future business through a rigorous evaluation process, ongoing performance measurement, contract review and benchmarking

Negotiate and deliver cost savings through negotiation. Evidence value for money that can be demonstrated to our customers.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:
Exceptional sizeable and complex projects alongside Data Centre / Critical Environment experience

A passion for procurement and supply chain.

A desire to think ‘outside of the box’. Not be afraid to challenge with an ability and focus to drive improvement with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Highest levels of integrity at all times.

Ability to identify, assess and consider risk management throughout the procurement and contract management process

Ability to successfully lead and support a team.

Sustainable Procurement knowledge

Experience in stakeholder engagement

Strong presentation, and influencing skills

Experience of driving value and delivering cost saving targets

Ability to lead and work in cross-functional teams

MCIPS preferred

Valid full driving licence

Whats on offer:
£85,000-£90,000 per annum
£5,280 car allowance
10% bonus
25 days holiday + public holidays
Private Medical Insurance
Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities – including opportunities for progression Medicash – health cash plan
Employer Assistance Programme
Occupational Health – Making a positive change to Health & wellbeing at work
Various Rewards & Recognition Awards
Stable employer with long-term prospects on the contract

If this vacancy resonates with you or you may know someone, please send an updated copy of your CV to (url removed)