Buyer

Overview

Procure plant and materials, negotiate contracts, and manage suppliers for rail/civil projects.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier meetings
• data analysis
• process improvement
• strategic procurement
• contract negotiation
• site visits

Tasks

-Supplier Engagement: Conducting supplier meetings, gathering site feedback, and maintaining high-performance standards through 360-degree supplier reviews. -Analysis & Reporting: Monitoring supplier performance, conducting data analysis, and providing valuable insights to the procurement strategy. -Process Improvement: Driving Assistant Buyer participation in handling amendments and invoice queries while mentoring and developing junior team members. -Strategic Procurement: Supporting the Supply Chain Manager and Senior Buyer in executing Frameworks, Trading Agreements, and cost-saving initiatives. -Sourcing & Negotiation: Reviewing requisitions, negotiating contracts, and placing orders to meet business needs while ensuring compliance with company procedures. -Site & Contract Support: Visiting sites, reviewing subcontract orders/vendor assessments, and delivering added value through smart procurement practices. -Compliance & Oversight: Authorising and committing orders within delegated authority levels, ensuring best practices, and challenging inefficiencies.

Requirements

• cips
• rail
• negotiation
• leadership
• data analysis
• computer skills

What You Bring

-Communication & Organisation: Excellent interpersonal skills, strong computer proficiency, and a structured approach to work. -Analytical Thinking: Ability to process data, assess supplier performance, and contribute to procurement strategy. -Adaptability & Leadership: Ability to mentor junior staff, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. -Proven Experience: Previous purchasing experience, ideally within Rail/Civil Engineering environments. -Strong Negotiation Skills: A proactive approach to securing the best agreements and driving cost efficiencies. -CIPS Accreditation: Holding or working towards a CIPS qualification, or demonstrable compensatory experience.

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Benefits

-Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones -Competitive Salary – Negotiable depending on experience -Pension Scheme – Company contributory pension plan -Health Benefits – Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards -Career Progression – A well-structured support system fostering professional development and long-term career growth -Safe & Inclusive Workplace – A company culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being -Generous Holiday Package – 25 days (increasing with service) plus bank holidays

About Amcogiffen

-Specializes in delivering high-value, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across various sectors. -Focuses on complex, large-scale projects in transport, utilities, and energy sectors. -Notable for expertise in rail, water, and energy networks, serving both public and private sector clients. -Has successfully completed high-profile projects like railway infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy installations. -Operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions. -Strong track record in project delivery, managing intricate logistics, and overcoming technical challenges.

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