Job Ref: 215802891

Date: 2022-02-13 21:52:31

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Our client is a leading, global Ground Engineering contractor who are currently working on one of the UK's largest civil engineering projects. Due to demand, the role requires a senior buyer with a background in a civils related industry.

The role of Senior Buyer will be responsible for exploring supply market opportunities and implement resourcing strategies that deliver the best possible supply outcomes to the organisation, stakeholders and customers.

Reviewing and implementation of processes and procedures to ensure accurate records are captured to provide management with insight for effective decision making and financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities;

– Take ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines, and any associated documents.

– Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality, and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market.

– Establish and maintain a robust supply chain for materials and plant to ensure consistent best-value, reducing risks and ensuring continuity of supply.

– Add value to the organisation by consistently reviewing, challenging, and analysing costs.

– Audit selected suppliers as required by our clients Internal Management System to ensure continual improvement and compliance with 3rd party accreditations.

– Report to management identifying potential risks and opportunities to the business.

– Maintain accurate and timely procurement records to support the financial reporting and management accounts.

– Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms.

– Develop, implement, and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance.

– Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with best possible terms.

– Establish and manage future demand and capacity planning including the development of supplier risk management.

– Hand on and teamwork approach in dealing with any procurement issues during busy periods.

– Setting goals for the procurement team in terms of performance and deadlines in ways that comply with the company’s business plan and vision.

– Provide leadership to the team under control; coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions.

About the Candidate;

You must have experience in a similar role working within the civil engineering industry or specialist sub contractors within the civils indistry.

Points of appeal;

– You will be involved in one of the largest project currently in the UK

– You will be working for a multi-billion pound global contractor

– You will have career progression

– A full benefit package will be offered with this position

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