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Senior Buyer / Procurement
Job Posted: 24 days ago
Salary: £ 53,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston
Expire in: 4 days
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity to join a leading Tier One contractor delivering major infrastructure projects for United Utilities as a Senior Buyer. As a Senior Buyer, you will establish, maintain, and enhance the efficiency of the Procurement function, ensuring that it aligns with company policies and business objectives. The role requires a strong background in subcontract procurement, particularly in the civil engineering and construction sectors, and will involve extensive interaction with project teams to drive best value in procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities:
·Tender/Procurement Packages: Develop bid lists and conduct due diligence on potential subcontractors. Ensure that procurement strategies align with project goals and risks, with a focus on subcontracting and materials.
·Tender Strategy Development: Collaborate with the project team to devise the procurement strategy, identifying opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation.
·Procurement Schedule Management: Develop and manage procurement schedules to ensure alignment with project timelines.
·Subcontract & Materials Enquiries: Collect and assess subcontract and materials enquiries to support estimators and site management teams.
·Tender Reviews: Conduct comprehensive quality reviews of returned quotations, including risk, sustainability, HSEQ, and commercial considerations. Present findings and recommendations to the project team for approval.
·Negotiations: Lead price negotiations, inclusions/exclusions, terms, and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors. Conduct mid-tender, post-tender, and final negotiations.
·Subcontract Award Process: Arrange and chair pre-let meetings before subcontract awards.
·Internal Governance: Ensure adherence to internal governance procedures, using the correct documentation and templates.
·Project Procurement Reviews: Chair regular procurement reviews to ensure project requirements and procurement schedules are met.
·Dispute Resolution: Act as a mediator to resolve any disputes with suppliers or subcontractors, ensuring positive project outcomes.
·Supplier/Subcontractor Onboarding: Oversee the onboarding process for new suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring all due diligence is completed.
·Market Intelligence: Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, gaining market intelligence and understanding industry risks and opportunities.
·Category/Trade Procurement: Lead procurement for specific categories and trades related to materials and subcontract services.
·Performance Management: Monitor the performance of subcontractors and suppliers, conducting 360 reviews, financial risk assessments, and lessons learned reviews.
·Documentation Management: Ensure proper document management and storage, complying with organizational standards.
Key Skills & Experience:
·Experience: Minimum of 3 years in procurement, with a strong focus on subcontract procurement within the construction or civil engineering sectors.
·Qualifications: CIPS qualification or working towards it is desirable.
·Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and supplier databases. Strong negotiation and commercial analysis skills.
·Knowledge: Detailed understanding of subcontracting practices, construction contracts, and materials procurement. Knowledge of various forms of contracts and trades within civil engineering.
·Behavioural Skills: Strong communication, time management, and the ability to work independently. Flexible and adaptable to working across office and site-based environments.
·Commercial & Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate supplier performance, conduct best value analysis, and contribute to procurement strategies that support business objectives.
Interfaces:
·Internal: Procurement Team, Project Management Team, Estimating, HSEQ, Administration Support.
·External: Suppliers, Subcontractors, Clients, Consultants.
Delegated Authority:
·Authority to develop and sign off project procurement strategies and subcontractor packagesBefore You Apply
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