Procurement Manager

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to develop the procurement strategy and ensure it is executed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and implement the QDP procurement strategy and plans.
• Develop standard operating procedures for the procurements and ensure that QDP follows them so there is operational consistency across the program.
• Facilitate forming partnerships with key stakeholders and organizations impacted by the program.
• Responsible for internal procurement among our team (including subcontractors and subconsultants, if required).
• Responsible for external procurements, including all major contracts that will include reaching out to contractors and suppliers, facilitating express of interest discussions, coordination with QIC Procurement, conducting tender evaluations and shortlisting a preferred for contract award.
• Responsible for working closely with QIC and delivery partners to ensure best for program procurement decisions, including local authorities and key third parties.
• Report procurement challenges and issues to the Senior Procurement Manager and develops appropriate resolutions/mitigations as necessary.
• Maintain clear and concise work standards and goals; provides training and development; completes performance evaluations, conducts employee counselling, takes corrective action as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to all corporate, contractual, ethics and safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as and when required.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor degree in an associated relevant field
• Min. 10 years of related experience in procurement management and commercial settings of major capital works.
• Professional membership desirable.
• Functional interview essential to establish technical expertise.
• Ability to work in teams. Ability to follow through. Ability to clearly deliver work instructions in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Detailed and extensive understanding and appreciation of procurement in complex mega projects, adhering to strict client standards and best practice.
• Ability to work in a large matrix organization (dual reporting). Ability to interact with an influence senior-level management. Ability to consult, motivate, and negotiate effectively with co-workers, employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Must function effectively under time constraints, schedule workload to meet deadlines, and have the ability to prioritize.
• Excellent organization and follow through abilities.
• Excellent business judgment.
• Experience in mega projects procurement across the entire lifecycle from EOI to prequalification to RFP and contract award
• Strong experience in desktop market analysis, facilitating market engagement and supply chain development and management.
• Experienced in contract condition assessment across varying contract types.
• Experienced experience in contractor price assessment
• Strong problem-solving skills in ambiguous conditions and can undertake role autonomously and in an environment with minimal processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with SAP, PRSIM and other tools
• Experience preparing pretender estimates and evaluating tender bids.
  
  
  

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