Senior Buyer

Carrington West; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary contractor in the rail industry is seeking a Senior Buyer in Birmingham. The role involves managing supply chain relationships, leading procurement strategies, and ensuring effective supply chain structures. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and additional leave options.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Pension - employer 6% contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Digital GP

Death In Service

Flu vaccinations

Health Cashplan

Eye care Vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience at a Senior level in construction or civil engineering.
• Industry related qualifications preferred (MCIPS).

Responsibilities

• Drive value from the supply chain through effective management.
• Lead subcontract procurement and develop package strategies.
• Prepare tender enquiries and lead procurement for tenders.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Supply Chain Management

Education

Degree

ONC/HNC/HND

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement Software

Job description

Are you a rail Senior Buyer with experience working within the rail industry?

Do you have experience working within large scale civil engineering organisations?

Location: Birmingham
Salary: up to £53,000 per annum DOE
Hours: 40 per week - Monday - Friday

Due to growth, my client is looking to add a Senior Buyer to be responsible for driving value from the supply chain through effective supply chain selection, segmentation, relationship management and development, and robust performance management.

Benefits:
·26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Buy additional annual leave scheme
·Company Pension - employer 6% contribution
·Employee Assistance Programme
·Cycle to Work Scheme
·Digital GP
·Death In Service
·Flu vaccinations
·Health Cashplan - provides cover for employee and dependent children and offers100% reimbursement for a wide range of benefits (up to an annual limit).
·Eye care Vouchers

Your duties as a Senior Buyer will include:
·Ensuring an effective supply chain structure is in place with clear ownership of key subcontractor relationships, whilst ensuring a consistent approach across the Business Unit.
·Providing input into subcontractor selection and the development of project tender lists and then lead the supply chain involvement.
·Support and lead subcontract procurement and develop package procurement strategies.
·Prepare tender enquiries and send out for pricing.
·Lead the Procurement element for any Tenders, contributing to pre-start and coordination meetings.

Requirements:
·Minimum 3 years experience working at a Senior level within construction or civil engineering, preferably rail
·Industry related ONC/HNC/HND/Degree
·MCIPS or equivalent (preferred)
·IT literate and proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office packages and Procurement software

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the Rail industries biggest multidisciplinary contractors who maintain a focus on progression for their staff.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to me at [e-mail] or call me on 02394314914.