Buyer/ Senior Buyer

CarmichaelUK

Job Description

Buyer/ Senior Buyer
London / Surrounding Area
Salary Up to £33K DOE Experience, Qualifications and Location

Our client is one of the UK's largest main contractors working on multiple £100M + civil projects. They now require Buyer with major civil project and major highway construction / re-construction experience to work on a major highways project.
Job description
Identify enquiry packages, prepare and issue. Able to source and apply appropriate procurement routes Comply with all procurement processes & procedures
Carry out quotation analysis, evaluation and selection of vendors, present tender reviews / recommendation reports to project management teams Lead subcontract and major supply pre-let meetings. Prepare and place significant subcontract and major material supply orders. Manage and closes out strategic tender and contract negotiations. Close out subcontract documentation in consultation with the project team, prepare package strategies and implementation plans Prepare, manage and co-ordinate the procurement programme. Expedite quotes and deliveries Achieve targets set by Procurement Manager and prepare and present reports in a timely & accurate manner
This role will include an interface with both internal and external clients. Monitor vendor performance, increases performance levels and mitigate poor performance
You will ideally have the following experience;
* Degree educated or HND/HNC equivalent
* CIPS qualified or working towards qualification
* Team player
* Relationship Management Skills
* Communication and influencing skills
* Knowledge of industry standard Main Contracts and Subcontracts
* Significant procurement experience in a Construction, Civil Engineering
Some experience of working with the Highways Agency would be desirable.
This is for both sub contractor and materials

If you are serious about a career with a well established and world renowned brand then we want to hear from you. In return for your experience and skills our client can offer you real career and personal development and the opportunity to continuously work on projects that are changing the face of this countries infrastructure.

In the first instance please call Laura or Mark on 0208 5228888 or email perm@carmichaeluk.co

Not Suitable? Could your friend do this job? If so then refer their CV to us at www.carmichaeluk.com and be eligible for up to £1000. Terms and conditions apply.

In addition we are also looking for professionals across the disciplines including; Foremen, General Foremen, Technicians, Planners, Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Site Engineers, Senior Engineers, Section Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Sub Agents, Agents, Team Leaders and Contracts Managers.

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