Buyer
Location – Southampton
My client is looking for a Buyer To ensure that through effective Procurement and Supply Chain Management, the Company has a leading edge Procurement function that will provide Goods, Materials, Plant, Equipment and Services on time, within budget, and to the required Specification/Quality.
Key Responsibilities of the Buyer
– Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ)
– Negotiate commercial terms, conditions, and levels of service (inc KPI’s) with suppliers
– Prepare and issue purchase orders with correct terms and conditions and optimum commercial terms
– Develop, implement, and manage Regional Framework Agreements for supply and subcontracted items
– Manage critical path items through to delivery
– Measure effectiveness of the Procurement function against actual tender allowances and adjust accordingly
– Prepare, develop, and monitor Project and Regional level Procurement Plans
– Assist with development and implementation of standard subcontract documentation
– Assess and approve suppliers
– Handle various monitoring and reporting requirements
– Maintain and enhance IFS database and other software
– Resolve Supply Chain queries, including invoice issues
– Build strong working relationships with stakeholders
– Ensure subcontractors have appropriate insurance and maintain records
– Ensure subcontractor approvals are in place
– Input to departmental procurement procedures
– Participate in audits
– Provide training for IFS
– Stay up to date on industry innovations through professional development
– Maintain confidentiality where required
Person Specification:
Essential:
– Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Procurement role within Construction/Utilities
– Construction/Utilities Technical Qualification
– Strong character, able to challenge supply chain and colleagues
– Committed to the CIPS Code of Conduct
Desirable:
– QS/Commercial degree
– Subcontract (NEC) procurement experience
– OJEU Procurement experience
– MCIPS or RICS (or willing to work towards)
