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- To lead and manage the procurement of all subcontract, consultancy, plant and materials. Provide support and advice to the Commercial Manager.
- Promote and deliver a collaborative environment throughout all members of the supply chain with the objective of delivering HS2’s objectives.
- Facilitate communication between Construction, Engineering, Logistics, Health and Safety, Environmental, BIM, Project Controls, Administration and Cost teams to ensure the compliance with HS2’s and Mace Dragados’ requirements prior to the procurement of any item for the Project.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver procurement in compliance with Procurement Procedures; Works Information WI 700 and the project Procurement Management Plan.
- Lead and manage the performance of the procurement team by implementing SMART targets and drive continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and plan the effective and efficient procurement of subcontracts, sub consultancies, materials, equipment and any associated services.
- Establish procurement best practice including category management and use of global suppliers if appropriate to enhance competitiveness.
- Procure at the most competitive rates, within agreed financial controls and in accordance with the agreed procedures.
- Establish and maintain the Tender Event Schedule which meets the requirements of WI700.
- Ensure that Providers’ capability and competence are assessed against the project’s required standards and policies.
- Liaise with the Engineering and Construction teams on specification and technical matters.
- Overall accountability for negotiation and placing of contracts in liaison with the Commercial Manager, Construction Manager and Package Manager.
- Propose alternative solutions to processes that could deliver a more economical solution.
- Develop long term relationships with strategically important suppliers.
- Lead the development of strategies for the management of the Providers performance risk to enhance the delivery of business objectives.
Specific Safety Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate subcontracts performance related to HS&W compliance.
- Ensure HS&W requirements are key requirements in the subcontractors documentation, in compliance with WI1000 & 1100