Role: CAPEX Procurement Manager

Rate: £700 - £800 p/d inside IR35

Location: Royston

Client: FTSE 100 Chemical & Sustainable Technology firm

Role Overview:

The Capital Project Procurement Lead supports the Group Capital Procurement team and is responsible for leading the overall sourcing process on capital projects under the supervision and guidance of the Project Portfolio Procurement Lead and in accordance with the established respective category strategies and processes.

He/she represents Capital procurement organization within the Capital project cross-functional team.

The primary responsibility of the Project Procurement lead is to develop and execute the project procurement strategy & approach for one or multiple projects within the capital portfolio ensuring that engineering, construction, equipment and trades contracts are established and are in line with the delivery & contracting strategy for the project.

Key Requirements:

• 7-10 years' experience within a project Procurement role in chemical, oil & gas, life science industry
• Experience capital project procurement management gained within industrial /construction projects
• Knowledge and experience in managing major engineering/contractor firms, as well as construction subcontractor base.
• Knowledge of quality standards, tools and processes
• Understanding of IChemE & FIDIC type contract templates
• Strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrable experience in successfully leading and conducting contract negotiation across technical, commercial, and legal areas
• Business or Technical Bachelors Degree or MCIPS