Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a leading global construction business specializing in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sectors. They are seeking a Senior Buyer to join their EMEA team in Birmingham. This role involves managing the entire procurement cycle, from pre-order activities to post-award management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project procurement, particularly in construction, and will play a vital role in ensuring procurement procedures are followed. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project procurement within construction.
• Knowledge of trade contracts and equipment procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement cycle for assigned packages.
• Research and evaluate suppliers and contractors.
• Conduct commercial evaluations of supplier proposals.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supplier Evaluation

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Degree in Business or related field

Job description

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Exciting opportunity with a leading global construction business that specialises in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.

They're looking for a Senior Buyer to join the EMEA team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement UK/EMEA Lead Procurement and ideally based a commutable distance to their UK head office in Birmingham.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the end-to-end management of the procurement cycle for their assigned packages in accordance with project specific requirements. This is inclusive of pre-order procurement activities and post-order award management.

Assigned packages will be a combination of (and not restricted to) -

• Construction trade contracts
• Professional services contracts

The successful candidate will be assigned specific projects in the region and will be involved in the full 360 life cycle of procurement.

Other responsibilities will include -

• Act as a senior representative of the procurement department and ensure that procurement procedures are adhered to.
• Act as company representative to clients and be a key interface for client procurement on assigned projects.
• Research new qualified contractors and vendors as needed.
• Evaluate existing suppliers as needed.
• Involvement in project initiation including supporting development of the project procurement execution plan.
• Manage the tender process for assigned packages. This will entail taking a package from the point of receipt of scope through enquiry, bid evaluation and to the point of recommendation to award.
• Conduct detailed commercial evaluation of received supplier proposals.

Applicants should have the following -

• At least 5 years' experience in a project procurement role in construction.
• Knowledge and experience of trade contracts and equipment procurement.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards MCIPS is desirable.

Please submit an up to date CV to apply.