Job Title:
Procurement OfficerDIVISION
: Civils
LOCATION
: Northwest England
CONTRACT TYPE
: Permanent
BENEFITS
: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)Join GRAHAM and play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects in the UK.As a Procurement Officer, you will work closely with project, commercial and operational teams to support the procurement of materials, plant, and subcontract packages that are critical to project success. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to develop their career within one of the UK’s leading construction and civil engineering organisations.Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will gain exposure to the full procurement lifecycle, from tendering and supply chain engagement through to order placement and supplier performance management. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to major project delivery, build strong relationships across the business and supply chain, and help drive value, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout the procurement process.What you’ll be doing
Procurement & Supply Chain Management· Supporting the delivery of procurement activities across major infrastructure projects.· Preparing and issuing tender enquiries to the Supply Chain.· Analysing tender returns and producing recommendation reports for procurement, commercial and operational teams.· Assisting with supplier and subcontractor negotiations.· Managing material requisitions and ensuring orders are placed accurately and efficiently.· Raising purchase orders and subcontract orders in line with company procedures.
Supplier Onboarding & Compliance· Coordinating the supply chain onboarding and SEQ approval process.· Ensuring suppliers and subcontractors meet company compliance requirements.· Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation.
Stakeholder Engagement· Building strong working relationships with project, commercial and operational teams.· Working collaboratively with the Supply Chain.· Attending procurement and supply chain meetings and preparing meeting minutes and action trackers.
Continuous Improvement· Supporting initiatives to improve procurement processes, supply chain performance and value for money.· Identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen supplier relationships.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.?
What we’re looking forEssential· Experience within a procurement, buying or supply chain role, ideally within the construction, engineering or infrastructure sectors.· Good understanding of procurement processes and subcontract management.· Experience supporting tendering and competitive procurement activities.· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Desirable· CIPS qualification, or working towards one.· Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Personal Attributes· Commercially aware with strong attention to detail.· Proactive and solution-oriented approach.· Professional, confident and credible when dealing with stakeholders.· Organised and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.· Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.· High levels of integrity, accountability and professionalism.?Why Join GRAHAM?· Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects.· Exposure to high-value procurement and supply chain activities.· Supportive and experienced procurement team.· Career development and progression opportunities.· Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, private medical cover, life assurance and car allowance.?Our Commitment:At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer, and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us.As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact us· We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by third party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
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