Procurement Associate

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Are you a procurement generalist with experience of developing procurement strategies both at regional and group level? 

Due to an internal promotion we're currently looking to recruit an experienced Procurement Associate to join our team in the Humber region. Based from either the Hull or Immingham office, but with occasional travel, you will ideally be CIPS qualified or in process of working towards. Coming from a generalist background, you'll be responsible for working with senior internal stakeholders. You should have a strong knowledge of both procurement and purchasing process knowledge. Some experience of contract management is helpful. 

Why should you work for ABP?

-  Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.

-  Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

-  You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected

-  Receive competitive salary and benefits package

-  Get support for training, personal development and further education

-  Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities 
-  Design and implement strategic sourcing projects aligned to category strategies to put in place best value Group and regional contracts. This includes working with stakeholders to define ABP’s requirements, planning the event, market engagement, tender, evaluation, contract award, handover to contract owner, input into contract management, closeout, exit and termination, understanding opportunities for improvement ready for the next tender. (The spend coverage range will be based on opportunities review of the pipeline).

-  Ensure all procurement events and projects comply with the ABP Procurement Policy.

-  Effectively implement a defined and agreed work plan management process.

-  Provide support to high value, high risk or complex procurement events. Responsibilities will vary on a project by project basis, however they will focus on procurement activities from initial brief to contract award will vary on a project by project basis

-  Develop and maintain the procurement teamwork plan management process and produce and issue the monthly procurement report including performance measures.

-  Maintain team members adherence to process documentation and contract validation procedure and uploading of executed contracts to the inTend portal.

-  Support Regional and Category Procurement Specialists manage service and goods supply contracts. Including attending monthly and quarterly management meetings, reviewing KPIs and other service quality measures.

-  Develop knowledge practical experience of shaping procurement to deliver high levels of sustainability and social value.

-  Monitor and evaluate supplier performance covered by category strategies.

-  Develop and implement the contract management process to realise maximum benefit from the procurement activity with reviews of business usage and contract compliance, and provide insight through the analysis of spend, contract metrics, supply markets and savings 

Skills & Experience 

-  Knowledge of delivering procurement projects including business engagement, procurement strategy, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, contract performance management and supplier relationship management, across a range of spend categories.

-  Highly commercial, analytical and innovative in their thinking.

-  Excellent interpersonal, communication and relational abilities.

-  Working towards relevant professional qualification and professional body membership ideally CIPS or RICS.

-  Strong drive for continuous improvement, self-starter who can work independently – never satisfied with the status quo.

-  Excellent IT skills in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. Whilst based in one of our Humber based offices, you will need to spend time on both sides of the river as required by project loads, additionally there will be a reasonable element of travel to other regions across ABP. 

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.