Senior Buyer

Mackley; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction materials company is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement and supply chain processes effectively. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with quality and sustainability standards. The ideal candidate will hold an HNC and possess strong negotiation, data analysis, and reporting skills. This is a full-time position for a mid-senior level professional in the Hampshire area, offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Preferably HNC educated.

Responsibilities

• Source new and/or alternative materials & suppliers.
• Meet with supplier representatives and negotiate rates.
• Maintain regular communication with all internal departments, particularly Contracts & Estimating.
• Assist the Buyers in procuring materials, services, plant & equipment from procurement schedules.
• Produce cost/value reports & life cycle costs for Senior Management.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Analysis & Reporting

Material Specification

Compliance with QHSE legislation

Managing people

Understanding of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018

FSC & PEFC timber chain of custody management systems

Education

HNC education

Tools

IT Microsoft Office skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Mackley, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Senior Buyer – Mackley

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for supporting the effective management of the Procurement Team, supply chain and ensuring that materials required for construction projects are provided to schedule and according to projected budgets.

Responsibilities

• Source new and/or alternative materials & suppliers.
• Meet with supplier representatives and negotiate rates.
• Maintain regular communication with all internal departments, in particular Contracts & Estimating.
• Assist the Buyers in procuring materials, services, plant & equipment from procurement schedules.
• Extract global material order requirements from tender information.
• Produce cost/value reports & life cycle costs for Senior Management.
• Arrange transfer of material/plant between sites/head office when necessary.
• Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the Company which demonstrate best overall value for money.
• Get quotations for specified materials & alternatives for estimators & negotiate for the best price.
• Assist the Procurement Manager in embedding sustainable procurement principles and practices.
• Assist with the day to day running of the Procurement Department & deputise for the Procurement Manager during their absence.
• Attend contract handover meetings.
• Ensure quotes comply with specifications and delivery requirements.
• Distribute copy orders & information to sites & others.
• Support the Procurement Manager with planning, organising & allocating work tasks.
• Assist the Procurement Manager in the training and development of team members, including apprentices.

Qualifications

Preferably HNC educated

Required Skills

• Negotiation
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Material Specification
• Compliance with QHSE legislation
• Managing people
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018
• FSC & PEFC timber chain of custody management systems

Preferred Skills

• IT Microsoft Office skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain, General Business, and Purchasing
• Civil Engineering