Procurement & Commercial Manager

Overview

**1.****Procurement Planning:**

• Develop and implement the procurement plans, ensuring alignment with project objectives and organizational goals.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for procurement activities to ensure operational consistency across the program.
• Conduct desktop market analysis and facilitate supply chain development to support project needs.

**2.****Tender Management:**

• Prepare and manage comprehensive tender documentation, including Expressions of Interest (EOI), prequalification, and Request for Proposals (RFP).
• Facilitate tender processes, including issuing tender packages, responding to tender queries, and coordinating with contractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate tender submissions, including technical, commercial, and financial assessments, and prepare tender recommendation reports for contract award.

**3.****Stakeholder Engagement:**

• Collaborate with internal teams, including commercial, technical, and delivery partners, to ensure procurement decisions align with program objectives.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including local authorities, contractors, and key third parties, to facilitate partnerships and ensure smooth procurement processes.
• Deliver presentations and facilitate discussions with stakeholders to communicate procurement strategies, progress, and outcomes.

**4.****Market Engagement and Supply Chain Management:**

• Conduct market engagement activities to identify potential suppliers and contractors, ensuring competitive procurement processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors, fostering collaboration and transparency.
• Assess market conditions and provide recommendations to mitigate procurement risks and challenges.

**5.****Contract and Price Assessment:**

• Assess contract conditions across varying contract types and ensure compliance with corporate, contractual, and ethical standards.
• Evaluate contractor pricing and prepare pre-tender estimates to ensure value for money and alignment with project budgets.

**6.****Compliance and Best Practices:**

• Ensure adherence to all corporate, contractual, ethics, and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Implement and maintain best practices in procurement processes, tools, and methodologies to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

**7.****Team Leadership and Development:**

• Mentor and develop team members, providing training and support to enhance their skills and performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and take corrective action as necessary to ensure team success.
• **8.****Reporting and Communication:**
• Report procurement challenges and issues to the Programe Director and develop appropriate resolutions and mitigations.
• Provide regular updates and reports on procurement activities, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key decisions.

**1.****Education:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Higher National Diploma in a relevant field is also acceptable.

**2.****Certifications:**

• Professional certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent are desirable but not mandatory.

**3.****Experience:**

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in procurement management, preferably within major capital works or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing procurement processes across the entire lifecycle, from EOI to prequalification, RFP, and contract award.
• Strong experience in contractor price assessment, tender evaluations, and supply chain management.

**4.****Technical Skills:**

• Familiarity with procurement tools such as SAP, PRISM, Aconex, or equivalent systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations, contract law, and industry best practices.

**5.****Soft Skills:**

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously in ambiguous conditions.
• Ability to work in a large matrix organization and influence senior-level management.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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