Senior Buyer

Kenton Black; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; 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, responsible for managing the full procurement cycle for various packages. This role involves acting as a key interface with clients, ensuring adherence to procurement procedures, and evaluating suppliers. If you have a strong background in project procurement and a desire to make a significant impact, this position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for assigned packages.
• Act as a senior representative of the procurement department.

Skills

Project Procurement

Supplier Evaluation

Contract Management

Commercial Evaluation

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Job description

Senior Buyer / Procurement Lead
Birmingham
65-75k + package

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) -

- Capital equipment (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation etc.)
- 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.