Job Reference: SJB2005
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Buyer to work for a M&E Contractor.
The Senior Buyer's role is to ensure that the supply chain required for each project, are assigned approved suppliers in-line with project budgets and forecasts. This is an integral role within the Company to ensure profitability of the projects are maintained. The Senior Buyer is responsible for ensuring that projects have the most cost effective and fit-for-purpose materials and supply chain.
The Senior Buyer will carry out the following duties:
Ensure that all relevant purchasing requisitions are being delivered through the day to day actions of the project team.
* Ensure that key governance aspects are adhered to for Procurement processes and procedure.
* Ensure required purchasing documentation is produced and approved at the appropriate levels
* Record and report savings in accordance with established guidelines
* Capture and contribute to lessons learned to ensuring changes are applied to the next project
* Undertake all purchasing aspects for the Project
* Engage and communicate efficiently with internal customers and other functions as necessary in executing Project activities
* Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant company policies.
* Conduct regular review meetings with the Project Managers to ensure alignment, including a review of ongoing activities
* Create, develop and agree Pricing Schedules and payment terms for the project supply chain
* Monitor Project supply chain performance
* Agree terms and conditions for suppliersand negotiate correct payment terms
* Managing notification of delay to site delivery and feedback to site for any costs incurred
Ensure any contractual changes are picked up and amended in the purchase order
You will:
* Have previous experience working in a senior buyer position
* Experience of working within the construction/infrastructure industry
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Qualification within Purchasing, or equivalent
* Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
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Commerciallyastute
Strong negotiation skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal skills at all organisational levels, internal and external.
Strong analytical skills The ability to be work flexibly to meet project demands
Pleasesubmit your CV if you feel you are interested in this position and have the required experience and skill set
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum + Plus Benefits
Salary Benefits: Plus Benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Buyer, Procurement
Contact Name: Sarah-Jane Bradish
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