Procurement Manager in Cheshire, Warrington

Are you our new Strategic Procurement Manager looking for an opportunity to apply your skills and experience where they truly make a difference? Join BWSC – a global leader in the Operation & Maintenance of power plants – and become a key member of our Supply Chain team based in Warrington.

BWSC is a leading player in the power generation industry, specialising in the operation, service, and maintenance of 12 power plants across our portfolio. Our commitment to operational excellence, reliability, and environmental stewardship sets us apart in the industry. We deliver cleaner and affordable energy by helping our customers maximise the performance, availability, and efficiency of their power plants.

This is your opportunity to join a close-knit Procurement function of 5 professionals, reporting to the Department Manager of Supply Chain. You will play a central role in shaping and driving supply chain strategies across our O&M business, working with stakeholders at every level to ensure our power plants are supported by robust, cost-effective, and compliant procurement practices.

This position will focus on supporting and strategically developing the Supply Chain for the O&M business, covering the power plants and service team. You will be working with a variety of stakeholders up to Director level. The role will play a key part in defining, implementing and supporting Supply Chain initiatives for the Plants and Service Team.

Furthermore, the job holder will be a team player, working to tight deadlines but with a certain amount of autonomy. They will use IFS as the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and Microsoft applications to create reporting packs for presentations to Stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support Dept Manager of Supply Chain, taking the lead with supply chain initiatives, such as category management and continuous process improvement.
• Manage tenders collaboratively with Operations and Technical teams ensuring accuracy and competency of the suppliers tendering the work. Obtain and present best opportunities Quality / Cost / Risk to the business.
• Actively contribute to Procurement execution and support local Operational Procurement teams as needed.
• Analyse data to identify cost out opportunities to the business, prioritise and execute Cost saving initiatives.
• Use strong negotiation skills to award new corporate contracts or contract amendments.
• Contract management– Administer the use and performance of the contracts, reporting cost effectiveness. Resolve nonconformance conflicts when necessary.
• Manage existing supplier portfolios for KPI performance and compliance. Identify and control new supplier selection, ensuring the onboarding process is in line with the company policy.

Our values and culture:

• Integrity and honesty
• Celebrating Team Success
• Pursuit of excellence
• Proactive problem solving
• Diversity, equality and inclusion
• Empowering others to succeed
• Dedicated towards strategic goals

Qualifications:

• A Professional qualification in procurement or business administration, alternatively 5+ years experience in procurement sourcing and contract management.
• Strong IT Skills, proficient with Microsoft applications and knowledge of ERP systems. (experience with IFS would be advantageous).
• Familiar with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 (or OHSAS 189001).
• General knowledge of power generation is not a necessity but preferable.

What do we offer?

BWSC gives you access to a great network of possibilities. We build inspiring careers locally and internationally by working to our 1 Team, 1 Goal, 1 Standard ethos. We offer a key position with great colleagues and the possibility to bring your skills into play and growth on a personal level. Whilst working as a Procurement Manager at BWSC we offer a competitive starting salary of £60,000 depending on experience, and a great total reward package including:

• Health Care Cash Plan (after successful completion of probationary)
• Private Medical Insurance (after successful completion of probationary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Exchange Pension contributions & fixed employer Pension contribution of 6%
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of the 8 statutory Bank Holidays) with the addition of 1 extra days annual leave for every 5 years of service
• Enhanced paternity and maternity pay
• Access to an Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after successful completion of probationary)
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus (depending on business performance)

This role is a full-time role contracted for 40 hours per week. Some occasional and ad-hoc national travel may be required.