Senior Buyer

JN Bentley; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance their Infrastructure Water team. This pivotal role involves implementing procurement strategies and negotiating transactions while ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. The successful candidate will manage RFQ processes and evaluate procurement schedules, contributing significantly to the efficiency of the supply chain. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in procurement or sourcing, looking to make a meaningful impact in civil engineering projects. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive success and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior procurement or sourcing role.
• Membership or working towards membership of CIPS or EIPM.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support procurement strategies.
• Evaluate procurement schedules and support procurement of goods and services.
• Manage RFQ processes and ensure EU compliance.

Skills

Procurement Strategies

Negotiation

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Supply Chain Management

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering

Relevant degree in Business

Relevant degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Buyer role at JN Bentley.

We are recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join our Infrastructure Water team in Cambridge. The role involves implementing procurement strategies, negotiating transactions, and fully integrating within project teams.

Responsibilities include:

1. Implement and support procurement strategies
2. Evaluate procurement schedules and support procurement of goods and services
3. Undertake cost-benefit analyses to select supply chain partners
4. Manage RFQ processes and ensure EU compliance
5. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to health and safety procedures
6. Manage subcontracts and assess efficiencies within the supply chain

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in a senior procurement or sourcing role
• Membership or working towards membership of CIPS or EIPM
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Civil Engineering

For more details on benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.