Buyer

Main Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect sourcing and buying of materials, equipment, components, services, and parts.
• Responsible for supplier verification and validation.
• Identify potential supply problems – proactively assessing and communicating the impact on project costs and/ or delivery to allow corrective action to be taken.
• Support the introduction of new material suppliers and components.
• Maintain a performance management process for all suppliers and subcontractors ensuring materials, goods and services are on time and meet quality standards.
• Manage supplier portfolios and development of new suppliers.
• Liaise with other departments and provide an effective procurement process.
• Ensure price, quality, lead times and traceability throughout the procurement process.
• Develop secondary options as a backup and source secondary options.
• Ensure all requisitions and the issuing of purchase orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Identify and implement procedures to reduce spend and achieve cost savings.
• Any other duties as required by management.

Education/Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in purchasing within a Construction environment is essential.
• Experience in the Procurement of Subcontract packages is desirable.
• IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to interact with all project personnel.
• Well organised with a methodical, energetic, proactive, and confident approach to work.
• Ability to work to deadlines individually and as part of a team.
• Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK & Ireland
• Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK.

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How to Apply

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