Senior Buyer

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Job Type – Permanent

Location – Castle Hill, Dudley

Salary – £60,000 per annum

My client is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team on the major Midland Metro Alliance project in Birmingham.

The successful Senior Buyer will be responsible for:

• To drive value from the supply chain through effective supply chain selection, segmentation, relationship management and development, and robust performance management.
• To ensure an effective supply chain structure is in place for their area, with clear ownership of key subcontractor relationships, whilst ensuring a consistent approach across the Business Unit.
• Implement the Supply Chain Strategy and deliver in line with the Midland Metro Alliance Success Factors.
• Provide input into subcontractor selection and the development of project tender lists and then lead the supply chain involvement.
• Where required, support and / or lead subcontract procurement and develop package procurement strategies.
• Prepare tender enquiries and send out for pricing in accordance with the project Procurement Schedules to meet the project programme.
• Lead the Procurement element for any Tenders, contributing to pre-start and coordination meetings.
• Draft and prepare contract documentation using company standard templates or the NEC3 working alongside the company legal team to ensure compliance.
• Effectively communicate project requirements to the supply chain through a variety of communication channels.
• Continual identification of any Procurement related risks and opportunities, whether at Programme of Project level and reporting them onto the ARM Risk Software system.
• Ordering of construction materials, plant and subcontract services across the company and the Midland Metro Alliance using the SUMMIT system when required.
• Work with stakeholders, at all levels, to understand internal and external requirements.
• Ongoing development and running of the supplier relationship management process in conjunction with other members of the Procurement Team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels within the organisation to ensure that procurement is seen as a valued contributor to the success of the business.

My client requires the Senior Buyer to have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within Civil Engineering (rail experience is required) sector working at a senior level within a large multi business unit or project environment.
• MCIPS or equivalent is desirable (including working towards).
• Degree/ONC/HNC/HND
• IT literate and proficient in all MS Office programmes, as well as procurement software
• Full UK driving licence desirable as travel to site may be required

If this is of interest, please apply now and we will be in contact to discuss further.

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