Buyer
Role overview:
Responsible for the procurement of materials and plant on a project-by-project basis as required, based on information provided by the project team. To obtain the best products, service and financial benefit to the company without any detrimental effect to the project.
Delivery
Attend and actively take part in team meetings as appropriate, ensuring actions are cleared to agreed timescales
Monitor receipt of information and requisitions against agreed Material Buying Schedule reporting late receipt and effects on procurement
Issue of enquiries and production of orders to meet delivery requirements of the Site Team, taking due consideration of suppliers’ manufacture and delivery periods
Complete all parts of the purchasing function unsupervised on a day-to-day basis.
Working with the entire project team to provide feedback on buying position including feedback to preconstruction.
Ensure the production of orders contains all the relevant details and information to ensure the materials and plant supplied meets the agreed specification and site requirements.
Ensure materials purchased have the correct accreditations prior to purchase including design sign off.
The issue of orders for Regional offices, staff and other non-project related products
Success Measures:
Completes all parts of the purchasing function unsupervised on a day to day basis
Issue of enquiries, analysis, and production of orders to meet delivery requirements of the project, taking due consideration of suppliers’ manufacturing and delivery periods.
Monitor’s receipt of information and requisitions against agreed Material Buying Schedule reporting late receipts and effects on procurement.
Working with the entire project team to provide feedback on buying position including feedback to preconstruction.
Ensure the production of orders contains all the relevant details and information to ensure the materials and plant supplied meets the agreed specification and site requirements.
Ensure materials purchased have the correct accreditations prior to purchase including design sign off.
Identify and communicate with suppliers, carrying out due diligence.
Supports the establishment of performance led, long-term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service & product quality, and continuous improvement to drive competitive advantage for the business.
Manage a small number of rebate agreements with long term suppliers, with assistance from Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager.
Explores opportunities for new rebate agreements with all new suppliers providing Purchasing manager with proposals for approval.
Provides open feedback to the supply chain on performance and competitiveness.
Holds review meetings with the supply chain as and when required.
Supports the management of commercial reputation, ethical and other risks associated with the procurement process to ensure that undesirable consequences of the risks are mitigated, and opportunities realised.
Identifies and communicates effectively with potential suppliers; carrying out due diligence, monitoring integration and effectiveness into the business.
Input to business initiatives with the supply chain, together with administering/leading category agreements, secure savings, rebates, and compliance in line with project and company targets.
Considers the use of alternative products and methods of construction and alternative methods of procurement, that may give financial benefit to the company.
Actively proposes new buying initiatives including commodity agreements & leveraging for approval of the Purchasing Manager.
Research and analyse comparison results, with attention to detail to identify and recommend cost savings for project approval
Skills, Experience and Attributes:
HNC / HND Preferred
Have experience in all forms of construction (Traditional/RC Frame).
Demonstrate the ability to work on larger projects at scale and multi phased.
Demonstrate experience in the procurement of high value material orders on multi phased projects.
Have a basic knowledge and understanding of the compliance with Health and Safety policy and legislation
High levels of personal drive with the ability to think on your feet, committed, persistent and tenacious when faced with difficulties
Working experience / competency with back-office systems
Ability to research and analyse results coupled with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Time management skills
- Department
- Buying
- Locations
- Head Office
Buyer
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