Leading Construction Firm - Construction Buyer (Procurement)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Buyer to enhance their procurement function in London. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects while influencing strategic procurement decisions. The ideal candidate will have a background in infrastructure contracting, with experience in NEC3 and JCT contracts being highly valued. You will have the opportunity to progress into management, driving best-in-class procurement practices. If you are ready to take your procurement career to the next level in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with main infrastructure contractors and key achievements.
• Ability to manage NEC3 related projects and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of sub-contract procurement and project-based work.
• Deliver major construction projects with strategic planning.

Skills

procurement

strategic sourcing

category management

stakeholder management

construction procurement

sub-contract management

NEC3 Contracts

project management

direct procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CIPS qualification

Job description

Industry Leading Construction Firm - Construction Buyer (Procurement) - Bristol / London - £45,000-£55,000 + BONUS

Market Leading Construction firm are looking for a Construction Buyer to join their procurement function as a result of the many recent projects they have won. As a construction buyer for this business, you will not only be subject to significant high-profile project based work but have the ability to influence at a strategic procurement level whilst making major strides in your own procurement career.

As Construction Buyer (Procurement), you will:-

• Take ownership of sub-contract procurement on a project based level, navigating through NEC3 & JCT contracts
• Have the opportunity to progress into a management position and develop someone in the construction procurement space
• Work autonomously to deliver major construction projects in a timely manner for a best-in-class procurement function
• Maintain a high level of standards, whilst delivering to pressured time frames of creating and implementing strategic plans

Construction Buyer (Procurement), required background:-

• A career with a main infrastructure contractor, showing examples of progression and key achievements within this environment, is ideal however other background will be considered
• Some exposure to taking the lead on NEC3 related projects, JCT experience will also be considered
• Bachelors / Master's degree (or equivalent), CIPS qualification is preferable however not essential
• Ability to work on a project-to-project basis, juggling key stakeholder relations and delivering to strict time frames

To find out more and apply please send your CV to Devan at [e-mail] or directly through this page.

Key Skills: procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, stakeholder management, construction procurement, SRM, sub-contract management, NEC3 Contracts, Indirect procurement, project management, direct procurement