Senior Buyer

Description

• Conduct project reporting for both internal (IPS Project Managers) replace external clients (clients)
• May be required to travel for short durations periodically.
• Manage the change order process with suppliers and IPS, replace client stakeholders for assigned orders
• Prepare and submit Recommendation To Award packs for internal and external management approval
• Evaluate existing suppliers as needed.
• Act as a representative of IPS to clients and be a key IPS interface for client procurement on assigned projects
• Manage the order closeout process with suppliers and IPS, replace client stakeholders for assigned orders
• Provide project procurement support, replace advice to the wider IPS team replace clients on assigned projects
• Conduct detailed commercial evaluation of received supplier proposals
• Maintain Approved Supplier Program records as well as request subsequent QA related documents.
• Involvement in project initiation, including supporting the development of the project procurement execution plan.
• Expedite orders to track timely receipt of goods or services.
• Act as a senior representative of the procurement department to the wider IPS team and ensure that IPS’s procurement procedures are adhered to.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Order/Contract packs
• Provide market updates (i.e., price increases, supplier mergers/acquisitions, supplier updates, etc.) to the wider IPS team as they become apparent.
• This will entail taking a package from the point of receipt of scope through enquiry, bid evaluation, and to the point of recommendation to award.
• Manage the invoicing process with suppliers and IPS, replace client stakeholders for assigned orders
• Manage the tender process for assigned packages.
• Obtain order confirmations to ensure services or materials are being scheduled per order requests.
• Research new qualified contractors and vendors as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of extensive prior experience in a project procurement role.
• Sound Commercial acumen and ability to negotiate both commercial agreements and contractual Terms, replace Conditions.
• Effective communicator with proven ability to effectively manage both internal replace external stakeholders.
• Ability to work at a pace within a project-based environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, and an effective problem solver.
• Experience working in a matrix environment as part of a cross-functional project team.
• IT Literacy is essential, strong experience in MS Office, and ERP Systems.
• Daily use of excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards MCIPS is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of trade contracts and equipment procurement.
• Sound analytical proficiency with a solid understanding of commercial replace contract risk.
• Ability to deal with time-dependent requirements.
• Experience in the end-to-end procurement process
• Ability to work both independently replace collaboratively in line with project requirements, and work to established processes replace procedures

Benefits

• Capital equipment (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation, etc.)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance