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SalaryWest Midlands Based
Full Time permanent position, salary negotiable + competitive benefits package
RSS Infrastructure delivers a range of infrastructure services, safety-critical staff, training, induction, assessment and certification solutions to support and maintain the UK’s infrastructure, ensuring that we manage and deliver to our client expectations.
From our offices in Birmingham, Cwmbran and Doncaster, RSS Infrastructure has over 250 directly employed staff members and a diverse contingent labour workforce that cover the majority of the UK. The company has developed a service portfolio that includes; Managed Environments, Track Access, Civils/Construction solutions, Safety Critical Resource Services, Magnetic Safety Barrier Fencing, Magnetic Points Boards, Signalling Services as well as being the UK’s sole provider of Track Warning Systems.
What will I be doing?
As our Senior Buyer you will be responsible for managing all buying activities across our Technical Services division in support of their day-to-day operations and delivery. As Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials, plant and services required across the division’s multiple revenue streams. You will take the lead on defining sourcing strategies, including identification, introduction and formal approval of suitable supply chains to meet business needs; assessing capability, capacity, risk and cost. On a day to day basis your duties will include:
- Reviewing of existing buying activities, suppliers and sub-contractor arrangements; in order to recommend on how improved value can be driven from the supply chain.
- Conducting market research to identify and recommend potential new suppliers and products; negotiating agreements to secure favourable terms
- Ordering of construction materials, plant and subcontract services and provision of logistical support to the Operations teams
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand buying needs
- Analysing and optimising buying processes for efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations
- Identify the need for sourcing projects and implement activities identified to completion
- Performing supplier approval activities as required for status on PSL, plus regular monitoring of supplier compliance (of company requirements) within the PSL.
- Identifying opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements
- Providing input into bids and tender process and lead the supply chain involvement.
- Leading any subcontract procurement, including preparing tender enquiries
- Continual identification of any procurement related risks
- Working in support of our ESG Lead in respect of development and implementation of a sustainable procurement practices
- Driving a culture of constant improvement; identify and implement initiatives in order in increase effectiveness and efficiency
In order to be selected for interview for this role, we are looking for a candidate to demonstrate the following essential criteria
- Minimum of three years' experience within the Rail/Construction sector; ideally also with experience of working within a project environment.
- Proven experience as a materials and plant Buyer, encompassing strong knowledge of building materials (e.g. timber, steel), plant equipment (e.g. RRV’s) and tools & consumables used in construction projects.
- MCIPS or equivalent is desirable, including 'working towards'
- Industry-related qualifications are desirable, and could include Trade-related qualifications, ONC/HNC/HND/Degree or other relevant professional qualification.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, programs and Bill of Quantities in order to determine appropriate methods and timescales for buying activities.
- Experience with procurement processes including RFQ’s and evaluation criteria selection process.
- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to secure favourable terms with suppliers.
- 20 days paid annual leave rising to 25 plus statutory bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health Cash Plan
- BUPA Health Insurance
- Mobile phone
- Sick Pay
- Free car parking
- Free training
Our mission is to ensure that we make our clients operate more safely and achieve more productivity when on site, whether delivering new projects, track renewal programmes or maintenance of the rail infrastructure. We are not just another infrastructure company, but a trusted company who understands the value of partnerships and long standing business relationships, continually looking to deliver outstanding performance and customer service, and we remain as one of the market leading rail services groups within the UK.
We believe in the value and contribution of individuals, respecting the diverse make up of our organisation and need people who want to make a difference to our clients and to the growth of the Group. A strong work ethic and a ‘Can Do’ attitude is the foundation of our business, we want people who can drive success and have a right first time, every time approach to their work life, without cutting corners and who understand the essence of safety and customer service. We are a people orientated business, nurturing, and investing in our staff and teams to become the best at what they do, creating managers and leaders of the future.
As an equal opportunity’s employer, RSS Infrastructure do not discriminate on grounds of ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
The company also actively encourages both reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we support ex-military personnel please visit our website.
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