Procurement Buyer

Description

Reporting into the Head of Procurement the procurement buyer role is an integral and key role, working closely with estimating, commercial, and project delivery teams to maintain strong supplier relationships and drive value throughout the project lifecycle.

• Work collaboratively with estimating, commercial and construction teams to understand project requirements including any budgetary constraints
• Evaluate and select sub-contractors based on quality, cost, performance, and reliability
• Analyse cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce waste and optimise sub-contractor performance
• Resolve any disputes or issues with sub-contractors to maintain smooth project operations
• Manage and respond to site communications (email and calls) regarding SC queries in a professional collaborative time efficient manner
• Provide regular updates on subcontract activities
• Resolve any issues related to subcontract supply chain, such as delays, quality concerns, or material stockouts
• Build, maintain and grow relationships with new and existing sub-contractors
• Attend sites frequently to review, record and report sub-contractor performance
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of specifications and expectations of the company
• Manage end-to-end subcontract supply chain, from pre-tender stage to formal SC appraisal, tendering of works, contract award and post contract performance reviews

Requirements

The successful candidate will be experienced ideally holding relationships with subcontractors and manufacturers across key construction trades with excellent product range knowledge with the ability to influence and manage externally and internally for the betterment of the business.

• Early engagement with estimating team to proactively support function

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance