Job Description: Procurement Project Manager 

Pay: £30,000.00 - £38,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm

This role will drive the end-to-end sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of electrical components (switchgear, transformers, cabling) for engineering projects. It will ensure we align vendor capabilities with technical specifications, manage budgets, schedules and reduce risk. The role will also require some project management to ensure seamless delivery of projects from inception to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & Procurement: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for electrical components, equipment, and services.
• Project Planning: Create and manage procurement schedules, ensuring timely delivery to support project milestones and budgets.

• Contract Negotiation & Cost Management: Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQs), analyze bids, and negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors. Ensure adherence to allocated budgets and resources, escalation of delays, purchase price variations and other issues.

• Project/Technical Alignment: Collaborate with engineering teams to review specifications and ensure purchased materials meet project requirements.
• Risk Management: Maintain high quality standards throughout construction phase of the project while always ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards. Identify supply risks, monitor vendor performance, and resolve quality, delivery, or compliance issues.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive procurement records, reports, and contracts. 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:

• A strong technical background and experience in electrical engineering.
• Previous procurement management experience in electrical engineering.
• Qualified at HNC level; relevant industry training (SMSTS, CDM, IOSH).
• Experience in reviewing drawings, specifications, and scopes to understand procurement requirements.

• Project Management Skills:

• The ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

• Communication & Leadership:

• Excellent communication and coordination skills, a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong relationship building skills.

• Regulatory Knowledge:

• Understanding of relevant legislation, standards, and the ability to ensure compliance.
• Exposure to Health and Safety requirements.