Procurement Engineer

Location: United Kingdom

Who are we recruiting for:

Our client is a globally recognized EPC contractor and Developer for Solar projects and has successfully developed, engineered, constructed and maintained more than 500 PV projects in three continents, amounting to a total capacity of over 2000 megawatts. They have already a full pipeline of new projects to be completed in the next years.

What will you be doing:

-Collaborate with Site cross-functional teams to determine Site procurement needs and develop procurement strategy.

* Conduct local market research and analysis to identify local potential suppliers and vendors, preferably close to the construction site.

* Evaluate and negotiate purchases, ensuring the best terms and conditions for the company.

* Manage the procurement process, including supplier selection, request for proposals (RFPs), prepare comparative tables and issue purchase order stating clearly terms of agreement (delivery, payment, warranty, place of delivery)

* Have full ownership of local suppliers, receive and share internally, shipping documents (invoices, delivery notes) and follow internal process in order to secure their payment.

* Ensure that recurring monthly invoices from Rental / Services Suppliers are shared with Accounting /Project Management according to the company’s policy.

* Liaise effectively with local Suppliers Subcontractors and ensure that Site Welfare is fully covered (Buildings for offices/warehouse, Pcs, Personal Protection Equipment, Water and Water tanks, Cars, Internet, Security service, Waste management, Washing Machines, Aggregate Materials,)

* Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships to ensure timely delivery of good and services.

* Coordinate transportation, and receipt of materials and equipment to project site in Cooperation with Headquarters procurement and logistics.

* Monitor and track shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

* Ensure that the site has the adequate infrastructure (cranes, manitou, Clarks) to receive shipments.

* Check invoices / Delivery notes to ensure quantitative receipt of materials. Prepare and send to the team Nonconformance reposts in case of receipt of faulty materials,

* Distribute materials to subcontractors fulfilling Cooperation Guidelines (Send Proof of Deliveries to headquarters, receive proof of receipt from subcontractors, keep records of daily deliveries / receipts)

* Provide daily reports on logistics activities and performance indicators. Archive shipping documents on share point

* Keep daily Inventory Records of materials on site.

Are you the ideal candidate?

– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

– Proven experience in a Procurement position in the construction field, with a strong understanding of procurement principles and processes

What’s in it

-Competitive basic salary

-Unique career progression

-Industry growth

Who we are

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Green Technology and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Friends of the Earth International, a charity that helps to create environmentally sustainable and socially just sociates.