Aggregate Industries
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
About Aggregate Industries UK
We are at the heart of construction, committed to building progress and transforming the industry to deliver a more sustainable future for all. We are recognised as one of the safest, most customer-focused companies in this space and we are looking for you to be part of our movement to grow, innovate and develop together to create continuous value. Join today and build progress with us.
The Opportunity
This is a newly created role in our growing procurement team which will work in close collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the proactive and effective end-to-end management of all procurement and commercial requirements for Energy. You’ll be working closely with the Business Excellence and Sustainability teams to negotiate and drive a pipeline of private wire PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) opportunities across our estate and will have close alignment with the Holcim Global and European Energy team to deliver strong results. This role is crucial in helping AI meet its sustainability targets.
This is a category with spend of £100m, across 60 suppliers, covering 250 Aggregate Industry and associate JV business locations
It’s important that you have the flexibility to travel as you’ll need to attend collaborative meetings in the Bardon Hill, Coalville office, at the locations the projects are being delivered and with suppliers 2-3 days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage tendering contracts and negotiation strategy, in line with Procurement plans.
Achieve strong collaborative, and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
Work with global procurement to identify corporate PPA options and input to the risk management strategy across our portfolios.
Monitor commodity price movements and update finance weekly on any movements and providing market analysis
Work with end-users and relevant functional departments to develop specifications, statements of work, performance metrics, tender documentation and drafting appropriate contract terms & conditions.
Manage the tender/supplier selection/contract award and implementation process ensuring effective communication is maintained throughout.
Create added value (performance & savings) annual activity plans that support the attainment of department/business objectives.
Who are you?
We’re looking for an experienced procurement professional, ideally with expertise in Category Management for Power and Gas and with knowledge and experience of both Corporate and Private Wire PAA’s.
You’ll be used to drafting and negotiating contract terms and conditions and presenting business cases and strategy recommendations to Board level. Able to lead & manage multiple priorities / projects effectively & efficiently without compromise to quality, you’ll have an ability to influence and execute change at pace, with the gravitas to influence at all levels of management
With experience in drafting and the development of performance metrics (SLAs and KPIs), you’ll
be comfortable drafting tender documentation and assisting end users in drafting and developing specifications, statements of work etc...
Benefits
- Competitive Salary, bonus, car/car allowance, 25 days holiday (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.
- Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety and building a sustainable future.
- Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad (via our parent company Holcim).
- An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business.
We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
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