Senior Buyer

Mackley; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Havant is seeking a Senior Buyer to effectively manage procurement for construction projects. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and supporting the Procurement Team in delivering value for money. The ideal candidate will have proven procurement experience and strong skills in negotiation and data analysis. A full driving license is required, and familiarity with construction supply chains is desirable. This role contributes to sustainable procurement initiatives and technology skills in Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Procurement & Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of the supplier market for Civil Engineering & Construction (desirable).
• Understanding of certified management systems ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• Source new materials & suppliers for construction projects.
• Negotiate rates with supplier representatives.
• Assist in the procurement of materials, services, plant & equipment.

Skills

Negotiating

Data Analysis and reporting

Material specifications

Compliance with QHSE legislation

Managing people

Education

Preferably HNC educated

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

EVision

Job description

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Job Purpose

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.
• Meeting with supplier representatives, negotiating rates.
• Maintain regular communication with all internal departments, in particular Contracts and 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
• Getting quotations for specified materials & alternatives for estimators & negotiating 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 & deputising for the Procurement Manager during their absence.
• Attend contract handover meetings
• Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the Company which demonstrate best overall value for money.
• Ensuring quotes, comply with specifications and comply with delivery requirements
• Distributing 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.

Mackley Competencies required in this role

• Professional & Technical Expertise - Level 3/4
• Supports Growth & Business Development - Level 3/4
• Develops our People - Level 3/4
• Communication and Collaboration - Level 3/4
• Personal Effectiveness - Level 3/4
• Results Focus - Level 3/4

Required qualifications, skills, experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Negotiating
• Data Analysis and reporting
• Material specifications
• Compliance with QHSE legislation
• Managing people
• Understanding of the certified management systems ISO 9001 -2015, ISO 14001- 2015 & ISO 45001, - 2018
• FSC & PEFC timber chain of custody management systems

Experience

• Proven experience of Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of the supplier market for Civil Engineering & Construction (desirable)

Technology skills

• IT Microsoft Office skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Procore and EVision

Training

• Full driving licence
• Sustainability awareness
• Leadership

Qualifications

• Preferably HNC educated
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain (desirable)

The company may, from time to time, require you to undertake duties other than those outlined in this job description and/or to undertake work in other departments/sites to meet customer demands.

Any changes to this job description will be discussed and agreed with you.