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.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a multidiscipline construction and engineering business. Operating as a turnkey specialist structures contractor they provide their clients' engineered solutions to complex projects across a wide range of industry sectors.

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 by 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 the 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.

Ref: 13349/001_1582107052 | Published: 19th Feb 2020