Project Buyer & Expeditor (Site based)

Snc-Lavalin; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Buyer & Expeditor to enhance their Supply Chain Management team. This role involves sourcing site materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, particularly within the construction sector, and proficiency in relevant software. Join a forward-thinking company where you can contribute to innovative energy solutions while working alongside motivated professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• College-level education, such as A Levels or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience in procurement, buying, or expediting, ideally within construction.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase site materials and services, ensuring competitive pricing.
• Monitor open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and coordinate schedules.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier Relationship Management

Project Management

Negotiation

Education

A Levels or equivalent

Tools

Ariba

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Project Buyer & Expeditor (Site based)

Apply locations: GB.OX.Didcot.Oxfordshire | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago | Job requisition id: R-130533

Job Description

Job Title: Project Buyer & Expeditor (Site based)

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Join us!

In this role, you will be part of our Supply Chain Management team and support Procurement and Project teams with project-specific spend requirements. Success is achieved by delivering solutions within defined timescales, ensuring site-based team satisfaction. The role also emphasizes continuous improvement, implementing standards, and identifying new processes where appropriate.

What will you do?

Execute Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Procurement activities according to company policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct. Strengthen supplier relationships through successful account handling and support timely project delivery.

Buying Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase site materials and services, including monthly consumables.
• Obtain supplier quotations, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance.
• Maintain and update the Project Procurement Plan (PPP) with accurate records.
• Coordinate with the Commercial department and Financial Shared Services Center (FSSC) to facilitate procurement processes, manage purchase orders, and resolve invoice queries promptly.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand material requirements and procurement schedules.
• Assist in onboarding new suppliers, ensuring compliance with Linxon processes and validating changes in ERP and sourcing platforms.

Expediting Responsibilities:

• Monitor open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and obtain suppliers' monthly reports on order progress.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with project teams, identify potential delays, and take corrective actions to prevent disruptions.
• Maintain accurate order statuses within the Project Procurement Programme (PPP) and review open purchase orders in the ERP for necessary actions.
• Confirm material receipt with site teams, issue delivery notes for invoice processing, and address discrepancies.
• Provide order progress updates to other departments and participate in Monthly Project Reviews.

Education and Experience Required:

• College-level education, such as A Levels or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience in procurement, buying, or expediting, ideally within the construction industry.
• Proficiency in procurement software like Ariba and Oracle, as well as Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Occasional travel within the UK may be required.

About Linxon:

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

Linxon combines Hitachi Energy’s technological expertise and Atkins Realis’s project management to focus on substations. We are committed to delivering market-leading turnkey substation projects through advanced power technologies and exceptional project management.

As a leading engineering company, we support customers with solutions in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation sectors.

This role offers the chance to be part of a new company’s evolution, with opportunities to shape its future. If you thrive on new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and wish to work with motivated professionals in the Substations EPC business, this is an excellent opportunity.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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