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Bilfinger UK

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in NEC contracts, a senior procurement track record, SAP knowledge, and CIPS membership. Engineering qualifications and change management experience are desirable.
  • You will lead procurement processes, manage tenders, negotiate subcontracts, create procurement plans, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on major projects.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience of creating, negotiating and managing NEC forms of subcontract. Ideally experience of other forms of contract is also desireable, i.e. MF1, FIDIC, IChemE.
  • Proven track record in a senior procurement role within a project environment, managing multiple subcontract packages of work simultaneously
  • Knowledge of procurement system SAP
  • Knowledge of forms of contract – NEC3&4, MF1, FIDIC, ICHEME among others
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical, control and instrumentation packages, general plant and equipment, site services, professional services and subcontract management / procurement thereof
  • Change management & continuous improvement
  • Working in a project team, under pressure to deliver against programme and below budget.
  • Membership of appropriate professional body, i.e. CIPS (essential)
  • Professional / post graduate Procurement or Management Qualification others
  • Engineering qualifications desirable, i.e. ONC, HNC, HND etc

Responsibilities

  • Work within a cross-functional team (Procurement, Sales and Bid Team, Engineering, Quality, Legal and others as required) to lead the procurement process from cradle to grave on major projects.
  • Briefly the cradle to grave process to be managed consists of the following (non-exhaustive)
  • Pre-Contract award:
  • Assisting the Proposals team with procured items and subcontracts for work Bilfinger is bidding. This includes flowing down the Clients head contract terms and conditions to ensure the supply chain price accordingly, and therefore minimise risk in any gaps between Client requirements and ultimately what the supply chain delivers.
  • Managing the tendering process in a timely manner, including commercial clarifications and liaising with others for technical and quality requirements.
  • Selecting and proposing the pricing and lead team information to be used by the Proposals Team.
  • Post Contract award:
  • Create package strategies dependent upon desired outcome, risks, drivers and tailor to suit.
  • Create and manage the Procurement Plan throughout the lifecycle of each project.
  • Work with the engineering team to ensure robust scopes of work packages are created, that ideally suit standards that our approved supply chain can offer.
  • Ensure all other requirements are included, for example quality, health and safety, project controls etc.
  • Perform full tender assessments to ensure the most economically advantageous tender is selected, managing the technical, quality, HSE elements also.
  • Negotiate the subcontracts that you had created at tender stage, ensuring all Flowdowns are agreed, including special conditions, amendments to contract, site conditions, works information, payment milestones, liabilities etc.
  • Organising kick off meetings and expediting requirements.
  • Strict adherence to Bilfinger SE Compliance requirements, leading, and defining its application to other department’s ways of working.
  • Manage Change Orders

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Procurement Specialist.

Where is the job location?

The job is located in Warrington, GB, WA3 6UT.

What industries does Bilfinger UK support?

Bilfinger UK supports customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables, and food & beverage markets.

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Procurement Specialist?

The primary responsibility is to manage the procurement process of various major projects across different industries, specifically Oil & Gas and Nuclear.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 5+ years of experience in creating, negotiating, and managing NEC forms of subcontract is required.

Is knowledge of procurement systems necessary for this job?

Yes, knowledge of the procurement system SAP is required.

Which forms of contract should candidates be knowledgeable about?

Candidates should have knowledge of NEC3&4, MF1, FIDIC, ICHEME, among others.

Is membership in any professional body required?

Yes, membership in an appropriate professional body, such as CIPS, is essential.

Are there any engineering qualifications that are desirable for this position?

Yes, engineering qualifications such as ONC, HNC, HND, etc., are desirable.

Who can be contacted for further inquiries regarding the position?

For further inquiries, you can contact the recruitment team at 01224 246246.

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Bilfinger UK

We Make It Work

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1973
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, headquartered in Warrington, with a workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs across the UK. The business is part of the wider Bilfinger group, who are Europe’s largest industrial services provider, headquartered in Germany, with a turnover of €3.461 billion and around 30,000 employees who are located across four key international business units in Europe, North America and the Middle East.