About BakerHicks
Ireland’s largest hospital. Europe’s most complex station development. World-class biomedical research laboratories. At BakerHicks, we provide an incredible range of design and engineering consultancy services to clients who demand exceptional results.
Specialising in complex infrastructure, process and built environments across the full project life cycle, our disciplines range from initial architecture to civil and structural, building services, specialist high voltage and process engineering services, programme management and CDM consultancy, using the latest innovations in Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the most efficient and cost-effective design.
About the Role
The Procurement & Contract Manager will manage the procurement and contract administration function on BakerHicks (the Company) projects which involves supply chain development, procurement strategy, tendering and evaluation, negotiation and contract management. The role also includes an input to main contract T&C reviews.
The ideal candidate will have had previous experience in the procurement and contract management/administration of goods and services in the construction industry and will be a key member of the project delivery teams for a range of challenging projects of significant scale and complexity. Experience in regulated process sectors would be an advantage.
Principal Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Administer the procurement process from pre-qualification to order/contract commitment
- Negotiating and positioning the Company and its customers in advantageous positions when procuring goods or services.
- Development and Negotiation of Terms and Conditions in line with the Form of Contract
- Claims/variations negotiations and contract close-outs
- Comply with Company and Client Quality Assurance and Management system
- Based at or attend site as required to support projects, this may involve travel and time away from the home office
- Actively contribute to safety reviews and initiatives developed by the Company and liaise with suppliers and contractors on matters of health and safety performance from a commercial standpoint.
- Attendance of training as required to support job role and to develop individual skills
- Liaise with Company and Client suppliers and contractors providing equipment packages or specialist services, to ensure contracted compliance of their work including deliveries.
- Effectively report progress to Project Managers for related work and take ownership for the timely delivery of purchase orders and services contracts both ‘for and on behalf of’ and direct BakerHicks orders and contracts.
- Develop positive relationships with Clients through professional conduct and delivering a quality service.
Benefits
Working at BakerHicks means a chance to make your mark on some of the most exciting design and engineering projects in their sectors. Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry.
Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
- Company car or cash allowance
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- Life assurance scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
- Family friendly policies
- Employee assistance
- Professional development