Commercial Manager/Senior Buyer – Manchester

Competitive salary, bonus scheme + benefits

We are looking for a Commercial Manager/Senior Buyer who will provide a professional service on both infrastructure contracts and projects.

The post holder will be responsible for all pre-contract activity associated with project procurement, such as procurement strategy, the evaluation and negotiation of contractors' tenders and the construction of contract documents.

The role also offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a best practice approach to procurement with the aim of transferring their expertise and innovation into other market sectors.

The following skills and attributes are considered as essential for the role:

Skills:

• RICS qualified or similar
• Awareness of safety legislation in the rail industry, railway operations, maintenance, renewals and enhancements
• Demonstrable knowledge of the structure and organisation of the rail industry, relevant legislation, EU Directives, regulatory regime, licensing, exemptions, franchising processes and project development processes.
• Understanding of developing and writing Contract Strategies for approval by Contract Review Groups or similar
• Knowledge of Network Rail Forms of Contract (advantage)

Attributes:

• Financial modelling skills
• Commercial awareness
• Results orientated
• Ability to chair tender interviews
• Ability to put ideas across in a persuasive manner
• Motivated, output-driven and goal oriented
• Proactive decision maker with ability to develop innovative commercial solutions
• Attentive listener and an open and effective oral and written communicator

Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of cost reduction through effective supplier management and is likely to have knowledge in management of pre-contract procurement activities for a range of projects, PQQ & ITT preparation and evaluation.

CPC is a respected and established national Project Management Consultancy. Since our establishment in 1990 we have delivered many major high profile projects and continue to stretch our capability by developing our business. We are looking for dynamic and forward thinking people to join our team.

To apply for this position please sent your CV and Cover Letter to careers@cpcltd.com or call us on 020 7015 8500.

CPC is an equal opportunities employer.

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