Buyer

MWH Treatment; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is looking for a Buyer to join their Procurement team, managing supply chain activities and ensuring compliance with policies. The role offers a hybrid working model and responsibilities including procurement planning, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a degree-level qualification in a related field, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Qualifications

• Confident in communicating and building relationships with stakeholders.
• Self-starter with commercial acumen.
• Willingness to work towards MCIPS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain activities for site requirements for goods and services.
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules and processes.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Negotiation

Networking

Education

Professional qualification to degree level in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics or Procurement

Tools

Microsoft suite of products

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Procurement team with a Buyer based at Testwood Water Supply Works, Southampton with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Procurement manager and your role is to provide procurement and supply chain activities in line with Company and Client policies and procedures. .

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient & effective day to day management of supply chain in support of Site requirements for goods and services.
• Development and execution of category strategy and supplier development plans.
• Embed and utilise the well-established, procurement Frameworks & Subcontracts to providing end to end Supply Chain advice, sourcing, supply assurance, delivery, supply chain management and tasking against requirements.
• Prepare, develop and monitor Project and Regional level Procurement Plans.
• Collaboratively develop/prepare and issue tender packages with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of targets, improve supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement plans.
• Take ownership for the negotiation of commercial terms, conditions and levels of service (inc KPI’s) with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with process, governance and controls as agreed in the Procurement Rules.
• Address and resolve issues that arise internally and externally, being the primary escalation point for day to day issues and personally handling the most complex enquires.
• Collaborate with peers to develop and enhance value, systems, process, and best practice sharing to help MWHT achieve best in class performance and bring consistency to sourcing activities
• Establish and develop excellent working relationship with the Client; Customers; Suppliers, internal functions and other relevant external bodies.
• Work with the SHEQ team to ensure the supply chain meets its Health and Safety obligations and carries out commensurate corrective action where necessary.
• Take ownership/maintain and enhance IFS database and other software and processes. Develop in-depth knowledge of IFS and work towards becoming the Procurement owner and champion for the system.
• Support with any requirements from internal and external audits where required.
• Harnessing innovative solutions from existing and future supply chain partners.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups/training, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
  
  

Essential

About You

• Confident in communicating, influencing and building relationships with cross-functional colleagues, suppliers and business stakeholders.
• Be a self-starter and be able to represent the procurement function.
• Commercially astute
• Networking and business influence
• To always carry out your Purchasing duties in-line with the CIPS Ethical Policy
• Microsoft suite of products proven track record
• Develop and maintain close working relationship with all key stakeholders
• That you demonstrate and champion the core values and behaviours of the company.
  
  

Desirable

• Professional qualification to degree level, preferably in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Procurement or related field.
• Construction/Utilities Technical Qualification
• Experience in a Procurement role within the Construction/Utilities Experience.
• MCIPS or willing to work towards
  
  

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed.Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace.We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

What MWH offer

Packages include -

A competitive salary

Hybrid Working(Jobs needs dependent)

Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc