Senior Procurement Manager

Be the essence of collaboration.

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Our team make the biggest, most complex and ambitious infrastructure projects happen. Whether it’s forming the backbone of Britain’s transport network on High Speed 2, transforming how the railway works on East Coast Digital Programme, increasing our international connectivity on Heathrow Airport, helping the country deliver sustainable energy solutions or delivering safe and reliable journeys for National Highways and local government bodies, a career with us represents an opportunity to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and for future generations to come. And we do all of this whilst working with fun and passion.You will work collaboratively with our clients and their supply chain partners to develop/deliver solutions to complex and dynamic problems.

Your Purpose:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Professional or Procurement Consultant to help us establish our Procurement expertise within the Midlands Commercial & Procurement team. The successful candidate will have a passion to work with our Critical National Infrastructure clients operating with a growth mindset to build relationships with our key clients. This role requires you to pull on your procurement and commercial expertise to advise and help deliver a wide range of procurement, commercial and supply chain requirements, from strategy to procurement through to supplier management, all whilst focusing on ensuring maximum value within the supply chain eco-system for our clients. The ideal candidate, is a team player, has growing leadership qualities and possess the softer consulting skillset required to thrive in a client environment.

What you can bring:

• A Procurement Professional or Procurement Consultant with an experience in major programmes and complex infrastructure within, construction, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas or UK Public Sector organisation. Has the ability to work in a client facing environment, alongside multidisciplinary teams of colleagues, clients and partners to deliver solutions to complex client or industry challenges.
• Has experience in a wide range of end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities, with the ability to advise or deliver complex procurements across clients most strategic projects. Applicants should have experience in producing procurement strategies, defining complex requirements, supporting the delivery of procurements, mobilising contracts and maximising supplier relationship management.
• Has experience with construction contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC and can confidently produce and advise clients on their application. Has practical experience in working in any of the UK regulated markets under public sector regulations. Candidates should also have awareness and are able to discuss the changes the Procurement Act.
• Has strong communication and stakeholder management experience, with the ability to engage across complex stakeholder environments, utilising a range of informative communication tools to support buy-in across the organisation.
• Has the ability and willingness to develop technical and consulting skills to deliver excellent service to our clients, representing the AtkinsRéalis brand to their best of their ability. Can develop commercial governance procedures, processes and systems within a client environment, taking into consideration clients strategic aims, challenges and current operational activities.
• Has delivered a procurement under any of the following procedures e.g. Competitive Dialogue, Innovation Partnerships, Frameworks or Dynamic Purchasing Systems. Has knowledge of collaborative forms of procurement development such as Alliances, Partnering, Early Contract Involvement and Multi-lotted collaborative frameworks. Has managerial experience with the skills to guide and mentor junior team members and drive forward the team’s procurement consulting capability.
• Has business development and win-work experience, such as bid writing, pre-contract engagement, client relationship management. Has achieved or is working towards a relevant chartership and qualification such as MRICS, MCIPS or MCIOB (or similar). Is confident in data analysis, utilising data to make informed procurement decisions and identify trends, supported with tools such as Excel, Power Bi, Tableau.Has the experience in planning or overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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