Buyer - Civils/Construction

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation en croissance dans le secteur de l'énergie et des services publics recherche un Acheteur spécialisé en civils/construction. Le poste se concentre sur la livraison d'appels d'offres, la négociation et le renouvellement de contrats, tout en garantissant la conformité avec les processus d'approvisionnement. Les candidats doivent démontrer une solide expérience dans un environnement commercial complexe et posséder des compétences exceptionnelles en communication et en négociation.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la livraison d'appels d'offres dans une fonction commerciale complexe.
• Compréhension des législations d'approvisionnement pertinentes.
• Capacité à établir des priorités dans un environnement dynamique.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec le Responsable de la Catégorie pour mettre en œuvre la Stratégie de Catégorie.
• Négocier avec les fournisseurs pour obtenir la meilleure valeur.
• S'assurer de la conformité avec la gouvernance interne et externe.

Skills

Communication

Négociation

Analyse numérique

Gestion du temps

Education

CIPS accreditation or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We have been retained by a growing energy/utilities organisation on a search for a new buyer - civils/construction.

The Buyer role delivers short term sourcing events and full tenders within a specified category. The role will ensure the delivery of tenders, commercial interventions and contract renewals. The role holder will need to work with colleagues from the business to understand required specifications and evaluation criteria.

The role holder will be required to create milestone plans for the delivery of their work and ensure compliance with internal and external governance.

Principal responsibilities of the role

• Working closely with the Category Manager to implement the Category Strategy through the delivery of tenders, negotiations, renewals and other commercial interventions
• Deliver tender activities to meet business requirements, ensuring compliance with internal and external governance
• Deliver against the procurement strategy for individual products and services, influencing specification and considering commercial aspects, operational risk, economies of scale, innovation and efficiency
• Act as a point of reference within the business with regard to Procurement processes and best practice
• Negotiate with suppliers to deliver best value, on price requests, performance issues and contract extensions
• Drive innovation and supplier development
• Support broader commercial activities and other categories within Commercial as required

Who we are looking for

• Professional accreditation through CIPS or equivalent would be welcome
• Experience of delivering tenders in a complex commercial function
• Demonstrates understanding of the relevant procurement legislation
• Track record of delivering strong commercial outcomes
• Adept at communicating and influencing
• Holds self accountable, for outcomes
• Experience of balancing priorities in a fast paced, consistently changing environment to meet tight deadlines
• Proven numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator.