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The Opportunity

Procurement activity within the our client has risen significantly over recent years. On-going and upcoming projects have significantly increased activity within the Procurement Department and has a requirement for an onsite Procurement Manager who shall complete their tasks, including those listed below, to the highest standards.

 

We are looking for a Procurement Professional over a duration of 6 months to take the lead on specific strategic procurement projects.

 

Your key responsibilities:

Management of eTenders during the procurement; Advising on supply market analysis and conducting market consultations; Management of procurement process of tender competitions including receipt and response of tender clarifications and ensuring clarifications and amendments are relayed to tenderers in a timely manner to ensure transparency in the tender process; Acting as the procurement advisor on relevant project steering committees; Liaising with both in-house and external legal advisors on the drafting of tender and contractual documentation; Issuing of coordinating instructions to project SME’s and evaluators; Providing in-house briefing sessions to evaluators prior to evaluation meetings; Coordinating and chairing dialogue meetings with tenderers; Coordinating and chairing evaluation meetings with evaluators; Managing the contract execution process with successful tenderers Issue of Letters of Intent and Standstill letters to tenderers including liaising with unsuccessful tenderers to ensure appropriate feedback is provided; 

 

Additional Responsibilities may include:

Liaising with staff in relation to requirement for goods and services for drafting of applicable procurement documents; Support the inclusion of sustainable and green practices; Advising staff as to appropriate method of procurement with reference to procurement thresholds, appropriate legislation, applicable timelines Publishing tender advertisements on both eTenders website and European Journal; Ensuring transitional processes are in place in relation to services being transferred from an incumbent supplier to a new supplier Agreeing contract changes with relevant suppliers and managing the execution of contracts; Publishing contract award notices on both eTenders website and European Journal; and Regular notifications to all staff notifying of any relevant procurement legislation changes and policy and procedures updates.

 

Requirements for the Role

Knowledge of 2016 Public Sector Regulations and 2016 Utilities Regulations; Knowledge of Infrastructure Guidelines; Experience working with the eTenders Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and Ability to work on own initiative, as part of a team and as leader of a group.

 

Skills and attributes for success

Good analytical ability, with a logical approach to problem solving and sound judgement; Capacity to proactively and constructively contribute to team tasks; Strong organisational and administrative skills; Strong  MS Office and MS Excel skills; Ability to communicate and interact effectively with stakeholders; and A ‘can-do’ approach with the ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet procurement deadlines.

What we offer you

 

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

 

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