The Procurement and Supply Chain Management function is responsible for the interface with those third-party organisations who support our business whether that be for procurement of goods and services or the relationship management that underpins any such activities. They support project delivery teams across the sectors to ensure the strategic direction is identified and delivered.
The Head of P&SC- Sustainable Procurement (SP) & Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) will report to the Director of Procurement and Supply Chain (P&SC) and will be part of the functional leadership team. The candidate will be responsible for designing the sustainable & responsible procurement strategy and the strategic relationship management strategy (SRM) plan.
In addition, the postholder will devise and implement a robust strategic roadmap with associated improvement plans to achieve our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) targets to be flowed down to our strategic suppliers. This role is a key enabler to ensuring we are fully compliant with all regulatory requirements and that we accelerate our transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions whilst simultaneously setting and measuring appropriate ESG targets with our key suppliers.
The individual will work closely in a matrix structure with the Procurement Category teams as well as the Group Environmental Director and Group Corporate Responsibility Director and their respective teams. The postholder will be a key member of the various internal ESG governance groups in place and may also be expected to interact and represent Costain in relevant external ESG groups.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation within the procurement and supply chain functions.
Qualifications: Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified or a similar Professional certification in procurement (e.g. CPSM)
Significant experience in an ESG role (Sustainability in Procurement and Supply Chain)
Significant experience in an SRM role (Supplier Relationship Management)
Previous experience in the construction sector
A clear leader with excellent communication skills able to interact at all levels.
Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
Experience in managing complex projects and driving change initiatives
Experience in ESG & Risk frameworks, assessments & reporting
Subject matter expert in Supply Chain Net Zero/Sustainability
Thorough and current knowledge of sustainability practices, and SRM and applicable laws and regulations
Experience with promoting the ESG/Sustainability agenda and driving cultural change
Experience in planning, organising and managing multiple projects
Strong Change Management experience to deliver programmes requiring Executive Sponsorship
Adaptable at working collaboratively in both team environments and remotely
Strong numerical, financial and data analysis skills
Excellent Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
Desirable
Knowledge of Costain’s diverse clients targets and expectations around Sustainable Procurement
Experience in developing and delivering category management
Knowledge of Infrastructure Industry Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Experience of working within a matrix organisation, with abilities to influence at all levels
Knowledge of Costain Procurement and Supply Chain Management systems and requirements
Working knowledge of procurement-based software, e.g.eProcurement software e.g. SourceDogg, eJAGGAER, Arriba sourcing or similar
ISO:20400 Standard trained
MBA or Master’s degree in a related procurement field
MCIM or ILM Leadership degree
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About us: Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
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