Lead Buyer

Process Installations & Maintenance Services Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services company in the UK is seeking a Lead Buyer to manage purchasing for the Energy, Food Processing, and Pharmaceutical sectors. The successful candidate will develop supplier relationships, negotiate costs, and ensure compliance with purchasing regulations. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, along with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials based on operational requirements and specifications.
• Build scheduling, materials planning, and budget management.
• Ensure documentation complies with international purchasing regulations.
• Negotiate costs, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and evaluate performance.

Skills

Clear and confident communicator

Ability to multitask

Strong time management

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Analytically minded

Job description

Job Role: Lead Buyer

Job Type: Full Time/Perm


Salary: Flexible dependent on skills and experience

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Buyer to join our specialist and experienced Building Services company providing to the Energy, Food Processing and Pharmaceutical Industry with a unique service. We provide a unique service from concept, advising and partnering with our clients to ensure the correct mechanical and electrical solution bespoke to their needs.

The Role:

• Work closely with related departments to purchase materials based on operational requirements and specifications.
• Build scheduling, materials planning, build budget management
• Ensure all drawings and specifications are correct and sent to the supplier at the time of order placement.
• Agree on costs, delivery schedules and payment terms.
• Ensure all documentation is correct and complies with international purchasing and customs regulations.
• Ensure delivery dates are accurate and any changes are communicated to the relevant stakeholders, follow up with suppliers for issues with late deliveries.
• Liaise with Finance to assist with any invoicing queries and supplier terms.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, evaluate regular as needed and research new potential suppliers.
• Provide market updates, for example, price increases, supplier updates and stay informed on market and industry trends.
• Recognise potential purchasing risks and mitigate where possible.
• Lead negotiations to ensure efficient workflow and pricing.
• Provide metrics to key senior management when required.
• Assist with identifying areas for improvement in an effective way.
  
  

Personal Skills:

• Clear and confident communicator
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at once
• Possess strong time management and negotiation skills
• Proven track record
• Attention to detail
• Analytically minded