Regional Buyer

THE ROLE:
· To manage the procurement function for the regional business unit and develop business improvement initiatives with the Central Procurement Lead.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Line management and development of the regional purchasing team
· Monitoring workloads to ensure sufficient resource is in place
· Category management of allocated suppliers and providing advice and procurement support to other regions in respect of these categories.
· Regular collaboration with Central Procurement Lead on identifying and supporting with procurement and business improvement initiatives.
· Transactional support
· Liaison with Site and Management Teams to determine material/plant requirements
· Placement of material purchase orders as required in conjunction with the Purchasing Administrator
· Placement of plant hire orders as required in conjunction with the Purchasing Administrator
· Maintenance and accurate utilization of Plant Reports and monthly presentation of Site Plant Commitments to Contract/Project/Site Management.
· Manage Plant Posting activity to financial accounting timetables
· Management of Goods Receipting Activity at local Divisional level in conjunction with the Purchasing Administrator
· Closing out of supplier invoice queries
· Actively support management and site teams and offer a personal and dedicated approach to procurement solutions
· Any other reasonable task required to enable the Company to meet its targets and objectives
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
· Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages
· Commercial and financial awareness
· Excellent communication skills
· Time management skills
· Decision making and problem-solving ability within the extent of personal responsibility
· Work effectively within the Procurement Team
BEHAVIOURS:
· Embrace the values of the Group – Trust & Integrity, Quality, Talent, Respect and Reliability – in all activities and interactions with employees, clients and stakeholders
· Be approachable, trustworthy and maintain confidentiality at all times – personally credible
· Present a positive image including personal appearance, punctuality and reliability etc.
· Understand and play to own strengths and confidence
· Self-motivation – taking personal responsibility for making things happen
· Ability to accept feedback and a willingness to learn/develop own skills, knowledge and behavious
· Display assertiveness and persistence by reacting positively to set-backs
· Work as part of a team by showing respect, support and consideration for the views and actions of colleagues and others
· Focusing on results for the business including strategic awareness (seeing opportunities for commercial gain)
· Effective thinking and decision making/problem-solving
· Presenting information and arguments convincingly and persuasively
· Taking a personal pride in achievements and giving recognition to others for their part
· Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times