M400/ M500 Procurement Support

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The Procurement Support will be responsible for assisting in the procurement of the M400 Contracts as well as other core contracts including the Project Delivery Partner, ensuring alignment with TII’s Procurement Strategy. The role holder shall support the Procurement Lead and Directorate to develop procurement documents, including requirements, specifications and input into contracts including but not limited to, the contract requirements, procurement documents and draft contracts.

The role holder will provide support to the Procurement Lead in overseeing the procurements to maximise value for money and ensure compliance with EU legislation through the support and development of best practice. In addition, the Procurement Support will strengthen relationships with contractors / consultants, regularly engaging with them to develop comprehensive knowledge and insights and drive a culture of collaboration and partnership.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Senior: 10+ years’ relevant experience in a complex procurement environment with at least 5 years’ experience leading procurement activities across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale / complexity.

Intermediate: 5+ years’ relevant experience in a complex procurement environment and a proven track record of conducting procurement activities in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale / complexity.

Junior: 1 to 5 years’ relevant experience in a complex procurement environment and a proven track record of conducting procurement activities in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale / complexity.

Additional requirements:

• Experience working with EU Procurement Directives and other relevant EU directives
• Tangible experience of advanced category management and developing strategic sourcing and procurement methodologies and techniques
• In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural / engineering / construction sectors
• A proven track record of dealing with commercial agreements and legal awareness of contract risks, including experience of drafting complex and bespoke contract terms and commercial principles including supplies, services and framework agreements
• Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting
• Prior experience of procuring on behalf of public bodies and delivering within a unionised environment

Skills

The Procurement Support will be required to possess the following skills:

• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary functions and teams while ensuring that all procurement related tasks are conducted in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency 
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service

Formal Education Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g., engineering, supply chain, procurement, quantity surveying, business, or related discipline
• MSc or equivalent in a related discipline would be advantageous

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