**Senior Project Procurement Manager** Date: Dec 20, 2024 Location: London, GT LON, GB Glasgow, GB Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies **Job Summary** Independently lead others with procurement responsibilities for major proposal(s) or project(s). May be required to self-perform procurement activities. May be responsible for or assist in development and/or implementation of business strategies. **Key Responsibilities** + . Purchases equipment, construction, and service contracts for major projects following established policies and procedures . Provides project setup of all procurement related activities . Executes and manages the procurement process on contracts including bid list preparation, solicitation of quotes, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts . Leads negotiations for major material procurements and construction contracts . Leads or collaborates as needed to resolve major complex claims or other issues . Ensures all contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule . Develops and monitors project budgets and schedules (man-hours, cost, procurement milestone durations) and aligns to procurement budgets and goals . Establishes project procurement goals . Monitors project procurement activities and reports status . Develops, creates, and leads presentations on internal and external client and joint venture partners . Develops and conducts training programs; coaches and mentors professionals in procurement processes, tools, commercial terms and conditions and project execution . May lead proposal / estimating efforts for a major project(s) and become involved in early negotiations with long lead equipment vendors and subcontractors, prior to project release . Files appropriate documents and follows filing rules . Acts in capacity of a "lead person"and possible management responsibility for the professionals to whom they provide work direction + List possible positions receiving direction: . Project Procurement Manager . Assistant Project Procurement Manager . Procurement Representative . Procurement Administrator . Expediter **Preferred Qualifications** + BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred + Years of relevant experience can substitute for a degree + Preferred Skills: . Strong Analytics - Creation and Interpretation . Advanced Attention to Detail . Strong Budget Development and Management . Advanced Communication - Written and Oral . Strong Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office . Advanced Contract Comprehension . Proficient Data Entry . Proficient Mathematics . Advanced Organizational Skills . Strong Presentation Skills . Advanced Problem Solving . Strong Process and Technical Writing . Strong Project Process Management . Strong Schedule and Planning Understanding . Proficient Training Development . Strong Workflow and Team Management **Minimum Qualifications** Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. **Certifications** **Work Environment/Physical Demands** Travel may be required.Typical office environment. Willing to relocate. **Competencies** Collaborates Communicates effectively Courage Directs work Instills trust Interpersonal savvy Organizational savvy Persuades **Salary Plan** PCR: Procurement **Job Grade** 007 **Job Segment:** Engineer, Engineering