Senior Buyer - Construction

Description

• Maintain and support preferred supplier relationships, including coordinating and participating in regular review meetings.
• Promote best value sourcing principles (not just lowest price) throughout all procurement activities.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior members of the procurement department.
• Support the resolution of supplier performance concerns and act as a neutral party to mediate supplier disputes if required .
• Work with the Purchasing Manager to increase the adoption and effective use of e-catalogues on live sites.
• Lead and contribute to procurement meetings; assist in developing project or bid-specific procurement strategies.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and alternatives during both tender and construction phases to give the business a competitive advantage.
• Lead by example and promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Support project teams and P rocurement colleagues by managing the end-to-end procurement process for materials and plant in line with company procedures.
• Manage and resolve accounts and invoice queries related to procurement activities.
• Collaborate with the work-winning team to obtain quotations and pricing as required during bid and tender phases.
• Ensure mandatory compliance with preferred supplier agreements and maximise the use of all preferred or third-party procurement frameworks to drive rebate generation.
• Support in the development of team capability and knowledge sharing within the department.
• Provide feedback on product innovations and market trends, sharing key insights with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Supply Chain Manager to negotiate, agree, and maintain supplier rates and long-term agreements.
• Role may involve occasional travel to project sites or supplier meetings.
• Represent the company at supplier or client-led workshops, seminars, and industry forums as required .

Requirements

• Able to work cross-functionally with commercial, operational, and site-based teams.
• Experience in managing, mentoring developing junior members of the Procurement team
• Excellent financial, commercial and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of the construction supply chain and current market conditions.
• Proven ability to manage workload effectively with minimal supervision.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• 5+Over 7 years’ experience in a procurement function, with a minimum of 3 years within the construction industry.
• Highly proficient in COINS ERP system and Microsoft Excel .
• Demonstrated success in managing procurement activities with measurable cost savings and value creation.
• CIPS qualification (or working toward).
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction products, plant, and systems.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements may be considered following probationary period.

Training + Development

Interview process

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