Assistant Procurement Manager

Overview

In this role you support the delivery of procurement strategies for infrastructure projects, helping to build resilient supply chains across highways, energy and defence. You will work with cross-functional teams to maximise short- and long-term procurement opportunities and ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing. This position offers growth through expanding the procurement function and collaborating with internal stakeholders. You will engage with suppliers and manage tendering processes to support project delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Private medical scheme options
• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on products

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of business unit and project-specific procurement strategies
• Assist in procuring subcontract, strategic material and plant packages for infrastructure projects
• Conduct market analysis and pre-qualification checks to develop bid-lists
• Prepare, organise and issue tender documentation and establish supplier evaluation criteria
• Coordinate and manage tendering processes
• Maintain accurate procurement records and up-to-date schedules
• Build and maintain relationships with key supply chain partners
• Support supplier performance management and onboarding/approval of new suppliers
• Identify opportunities to develop the strategic supply chain
• Ensure procurement processes comply with policies, management systems, ethics, and delegated authority
• Assist in managing procurement risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders across procurement, commercial, operations and finance
• Provide procurement guidance to project delivery teams

Key requirements

• Motivation to impact GT’s procurement and business processes
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Pro-active, organised and professional
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

• Stakeholder management
• Proactivity
• Professionalism
• Procurement experience
• Experience with tendering and supplier evaluation
• Knowledge of procurement systems and e-sourcing platforms

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