Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Costain is delivering the HS2 Rail Systems Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems works for HS2 (HRS02), across the whole of the HS2 route. The scope includes the design, supply, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of the tunnel and lineside M&E systems, including tunnel ventilation systems, LV power distribution, safety and security systems within the shafts, tunnels and cross-passages.

We are looking for a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager to join the HRS02 team, to lead the procurement of key mechanical and electrical packages through competitive tender routes, from strategy and market engagement through to contract award and ongoing supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement activity across HRS02 M&E packages, working collaboratively with project, commercial and engineering teams to align procurement strategy with programme requirements
• Develop and issue ITT documentation, including pre-qualification, instructions to tender, contract drafting pricing schedules and evaluation criteria.
• Manage competitive tender processes from strategy and market engagement through to contract award.
• Structure and negotiate commercial and contractual terms under NEC3 ECC.
• Support procurement governance activities, including Costain gate reviews and HS2 Subcontract acceptance
• Build and maintain relationships with the supply chain to ensure competitive, high-quality and reliable delivery.
• Work collaboratively with project, commercial and engineering teams to align procurement strategy with programme requirements.
• Enabling the drive towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), including but not limited to local Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) engagement, delivering Social Impact, as well as Net Zero

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working in a similar level role  
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice  
• Ability to demonstrate a level of emotional intelligence, capable of engaging with a wide-ranging stakeholder group
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management and procurement
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain skills relevant to the construction industry  
• Extensive knowledge of leading procurement and supply chain practice and the value the P&SC function add to our projects is communicated regularly throughout the function to drive a learning culture  
• Basic carbon literacy and an awareness of ISO20400 Guidance Standard for Sustainable Procurement  
• Experienced in leading supply chain engagement, e.g., chairing procurement meetings and negotiations  
• Excellent analytical skills relating to numerical and clarifications assessments  
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice  
• Experience in developing and implementing ESG and SV policies with the supply base.  
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation  
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract  
• Ability to evaluate and understand research and identify relevant and valuable information  
• Thinks strategically and a natural collaborator  
• Proactive, flexible and results oriented.  
• Adaptable at working in both team environment and working in isolation  
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)  
• Commitment to sustainable procurement practices and knowledge of key principles  
• Ability to communicate vision and strategic direction
• Highly commercial, with a proven ability to use Procurement skills to unlock value for the business.

• Strong numerical, financial and data analysis skills. 

   

Desirable

• Knowledge of Infrastructure Industry Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
• Experience of working within a matrix organisation, with abilities to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of Costain Procurement and Supply Chain Management systems and requirements
• Working knowledge of procurement-based software, e.g. Procurement software e.g. SourceDogg, eJAGGAER, Arriba sourcing or similar
• Experience in negotiation heavily modified NEC3/NEC4 subcontracts to promote demonstrative favourable commercial outcomes for the business
• Previous knowledge of Frameworks projects and associated procurement practices
• More extensive expertise in ISO2040 and be able to demonstrate where they have delivered tangible sustainable outcomes through the supply chain (i.e. such as a reduction in Scope 3 GHGs)
• ISO 44001 experience from concept to delivery with Strategic Supply Chain Partners (or an equivalent level of demonstrated experience with Project 13 principles) 

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Essential

• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified (min level 5) 

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.  
• Other accredited certifications in procurement or supply chain management