Buyer - Subcontract & Materials

VGC; Sunbury-on-Thames; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 101.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

VGC is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team in Sunbury-on-Thames. The role focuses on procuring subcontract services, materials and products across projects, with flexibility for contract or permanent employment and a negotiable day rate.

You will develop procurement plans, issue tenders, evaluate bids and negotiate with suppliers while collaborating with project, commercial and delivery teams to meet programme and budget targets. CIPS qualifications are advantageous.

Competenze

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or water sectors preferred.
• Strong subcontract and materials procurement experience.
• Good commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple packages and priorities.

Mansioni

• Develop and manage project procurement plans.
• Procure subcontract packages, materials and services.
• Prepare scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Carry out commercial and technical tender evaluations.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Manage procurement activities against programme and budget.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Develop strong supply chain relationships.
• Support project and pre-construction teams.
• Identify cost savings and procurement efficiencies.

Conoscenze

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contractual awareness

Multi-package management

Communication

Formazione

CIPS qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Buyer - Subcontract & Materials

Based in Sunbury-on-Thames

Day rate / Salary: Negotiable, Paying via LTD Company

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a leading construction and infrastructure business, supporting projects within the environmental sector.

This opportunity can be considered on either a contract or permanent basis, with the rate/package negotiable depending on experience.

The role will focus on the procurement of subcontract services, materials and products across a range of projects, working closely with project, commercial and delivery teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project procurement plans
• Procure subcontract packages, materials and services
• Prepare scopes of work and tender documentation
• Carry out commercial and technical tender evaluations
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements
• Manage procurement activities against programme and budget
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance
• Resolve commercial and contractual issues
• Develop strong supply chain relationships
• Support project and pre-construction teams
• Identify cost savings and procurement efficiencies

Requirements:

• Previous purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience
• Construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or water sector experience preferred
• Strong subcontract and materials procurement experience
• Good commercial and contractual awareness
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to manage multiple packages and priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• CIPS qualification or membership advantageous