Procurement Advisor

Job Title: Procurement Advisor
Location: London
Contract Length: 12 Months

*UK RTW REQUIRED*

Description:
To co-ordinate multi-discipline activities and inputs throughout the full Procurement cycle from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, their subsequent implementation and amendments.
This role will cover the following areas:

• Preparation of Procurement enquiry documents.
• Undertake formal bid evaluations.
• Involvement in pre-award negotiations.
• Prepare contracts for execution.
• Implementation /amendment of Contracts as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• To implement and properly follow all procurement procedures and policies.
• To liaise with requesting units in order to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategy and documentation for tender and negotiation processes.
• To commercially evaluate bids and co-ordinate the technical evaluations of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions in order to produce recommendation for award of contract, in accordance with agreed time schedules.
• To participate in meetings both internal and external to resolve areas of conflict of a contractual and commercial nature.
• To assist in the negotiation of terms and conditions and determine the extent of risks and liabilities that may be involved and concisely describe such risks to assist in management decisions.
• To assist in the post-award phase by advising on the interpretation of contract terms.
• To liaise with external suppliers and service companies to maintain an awareness of market conditions and to ensure an effective service from them.
• To ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures and required directives throughout all activities.
• To implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Manager.
• To ensure adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
• To fully comply with the client’s Code of Ethics and Compliance model.

Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years experience in Procurement
• Degree qualified in a Business or Commercial subject (preferred).
• Detailed working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• HR Services industry experience preferred.
• Contracts and Purchasing experience, including conducting end to end Procurement lifecycle activities, proven negotiation skills and proven experience in undertaking contract evaluations.
• Work to tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Integrity and Honesty
• Good understanding of business ethics and protocol.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Flexible and adaptable.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.