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Senior Buyer

VVB Engineering

Greater London

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Senior Buyer to enhance their procurement processes. In this role, you will ensure the supply chain is efficient and cost-effective, contributing to the successful delivery of engineering projects. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping sustainable solutions across various sectors. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction and infrastructure industry.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals

Travel expenses covered

Perkbox membership

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

Experienced in end-to-end procurement processes and contract execution.
Strong knowledge of contract law and NEC/JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement activities and develop market knowledge.
Conduct negotiations to achieve the best pricing without compromising quality.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Negotiation

Market Analysis

ERP Systems

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualification in Procurement

Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Tools

SAP Business One

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Base pay range

Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers top-notch mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels.

At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values:

O-Opportunity & Ownership

R-Responsibility & Respect

E-Excellence & End Result Focus

Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure while upholding these values at every turn. Explore more about who we are at www.vvb-eng.com

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals
Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location
Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)

About the Anthro JV:

The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London’s state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works

Role Overview:

Are you a proactive, forward-thinking professional with a passion for delivering excellence in procurement? Join our VVB Engineering as a Senior Buyer and play a key role in ensure the project has a fit for purpose supply chain, which supplies fit for purpose materials, in-line with project budgets and forecast, on-time and in full, to prevent delays to project delivery,

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake end-to-end procurement activity, from procurement plan/strategy formation through to contract execution.
Manage procurement activities for allocated areas of responsibility; in doing so you will develop and maintain market/category knowledge to better inform procurement decisions.
Conduct negotiations with the supply chain ensuring the best possible price is achieved without compromising on quality; in doing so you will agree pricing schedules, payment terms and key contractual terms.
Ensure Procurement processes and procedures are followed to ensure compliance with key governance frameworks.
Produce required procurement documentation e.g., Procurement plans, Tender documentation and obtain approvals at the appropriate levels as aligned to governance structure.
Record and report savings in accordance with established guidelines.
Capture and contribute to lessons learned to ensuring changes are applied to the next project and or Procurement exercise.
Undertake procurement activities as directed for the Project.
Engage and communicate efficiently with internal customers and other functions as necessary in executing Procurement activities.
Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant Anthro policies.
Conduct regular review meetings with the Project Managers to ensure alignment, including a review of ongoing activities.
Monitor Project supply chain performance.
Managing notification of delay to site delivery and feedback to site for any costs incurred
Ensure any contractual changes are implemented and amended in the contract and any associated purchase orders.

Person Specification:

Experienced in using ERP systems, SAP Business One is the current system.
Excellent knowledge of Contract Law
Previous experience of NEC contracts
Previous experience with JCT contracts

Qualifications:

Qualification within Procurement, or equivalent
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Commercially astute
Strong communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal skills at all organisational levels, internal and external.
Strong analytical skills
The ability to be work flexibly to meet project demands
Previous experience within a Senior Buyer position
Experience within the construction/ infrastructure industry.

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Supply Chain
Industries
Construction

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