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Building and Civil Engineering Buyer

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Job Title	Building and Civil Engineering Buyer
Contract Type	none
Contract Duration	none
Location	London, England
Salary	none
Job Published	almost 3 years ago
REF	13349/001_1582106440
Contact Name	none
Contact Email	none

Job Title:	Building and Civil Engineering Buyer ( Ex-Military preferred)

Reports To:	Senior Buyer

Accountable To:	Managing Director

Key Working Relationships:	Project Managers, Contract Managers, Transport Manager, Plant Manager, Storeman (M/F), all Head Office support departments.

Job Purpose:	Working as part of a team to manage/develop the supply chain in accordance with Company processes and procedures ensuring best practice procurement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work within the procurement team for the procurement of all goods (materials) on a project by project basis.
Working openly and collaboratively with other business units, managing supply chain relationships at Group level for the benefit of the Group.
Proactive and prepared to challenge the existing agreements through engagement with our supply chain to drive continuous improvement.
Developing relationships with our supply chain with which we:

- Establish and cultivate value beyond cost;

- Provide the Group (in terms of product and services) with a competitive advantage.

- Delivering profit to the bottom line through leveraging our expenditure with fewer, better suppliers.

To provide an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of goods and services, following the company policies
Keep abreast of developments in the local, national and international supply markets
To maintain working relationships with suppliers who are committed to producing good quality materials, safely, at competitive prices, and who see the company as a contractor of first choice
To assist with the selection of suppliers to the business.
Provide a comprehensive input into work winning.
The post holder must fully familiarise themselves with the Group IMS processes
Ensure that all administration is carried out in accordance with the standard company procedures
Ensure that problems/failures are reported throughout on a project by project basis.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Good communication skills - both verbal and written
Good customer service skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with suppliers, clients and colleagues
Good attention to detail
Good commercial awareness, forecasting skills and budgeting
Excellent organisational, prioritising and planning skills
Professional, trustworthy and reliable.
IT literate and proficient in the use of MS Office applications.