Project Buyer

Bilfinger; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Buyer to support bid and sales teams with cost information for new business proposals. In this role, you will work within a cross-functional team to lead supplier selection, manage procurement plans, and ensure compliance with contract commitments. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact project success. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for procurement and project management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior purchasing role within project environments.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and various contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection and contract award for projects.
• Support bid teams with cost information for proposals.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Senior Purchasing Experience

Procurement Systems Knowledge

Contract Forms Knowledge (NEC3, MF1, ICHEME)

Change Management

Teamwork under Pressure

Education

Membership of Professional Body

Professional/Post Graduate Purchasing Qualification

Job description

Hull, ERY, GB, HU12 8DS

Job ID: 63414

Project Buyer

Location: Hull

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

The Role

This position is required to support the bid and sales teams with cost information for their new business and proposals which will support key projects during the delivery phase and procurement of subcontracts and equipment.

Key Activites

• Work within a cross-functional team (Procurement, Sales and Bid Team, Engineering, Quality, Legal and others as required) to lead the supplier selection and contract award for work.
• Close support for the Bid Team in the preparation of cost information for the submission of proposals to prospective clients through the tender of requirements.
• Support operations teams during the delivery of projects the company has won.
• Tender analysis and selection criteria definition (Supplier Evaluation Matrix).
• Negotiations (define negotiation strategy and drive negotiation results).
• Create and manage Procurement Plans and strategies for major projects.
• Review subcontracts with legal support.
• Manage relationship with subcontractors and suppliers, securing their performance in perspective of their project deliverables (time, quality, costs):
• Strict adherence to Bilfinger SE Compliance requirements and leading and defining its application to other departments ways of working.
• Track contract commitments.
• Manage Change Orders
• Monitor KPIs.
• Analyse and evaluate capital and revenue options and lead decision making process
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior purchasing role (ideally within project environment)
• Knowledge of procurement systems
• Knowledge of forms of contract – NEC3, MF1, ICHEME among others
• Knowledge of plant, equipment management and purchasing thereof
• Change management & continuous improvement
• Working in a project team, under pressure to deliver against programme and below budget.
• Membership of appropriate professional body (essential)
• Professional / post graduate Purchasing or Management Qualification others
  
  

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

Operations | Bilfinger UK Limited | Permanent | White-collar workers | Professional | Procurement

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