Senior Buyer (Subcontract)

STRABAG SE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction company is seeking an ambitious Senior Buyer to support procurement processes within the Infrastructure Sub-division. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in subcontract procurement, with strong skills in drafting contracts and running procurement packages. The role demands proficiency in commonly used IT programs and knowledge of procurement strategies. This is a great opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in civil engineering while promoting sustainability within the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in developing purchasing policy and strategy.
• Skills in carrying out procurement of non-critical packages.
• Basic knowledge of Main Contract conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager in delivery of procurement.
• Maintain procurement schedules and manage tender processes.
• Provide information to stakeholders as instructed.

Skills

Experience in drafting Subcontracts, ideally NEC3

Minimum 3 years in a subcontract procurement function

Experience of running simple procurement packages

Knowledge of integrated IT Systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

If you are an ambitious Senior Buyer looking for a new challenge in the world of civil engineering and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

• Experience in drafting Subcontracts, ideally NEC3
• Minimum 3 years in a subcontract procurement function
• Experience of running simple procurement packages
• Knowledge and practical understanding of integratedIT System
• Literate and numerate with proficiency usingMicrosoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office applications.

STRABAG - Work On Progress: Becoming Climate Neutral by 2040.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager or SeniorProcurement Manager or on a smaller project the Project Commercial lead and responsiblefor supporting the delivery of the specified procurement packages, both key androutine. Also, a functional reporting line to the Group Procurement and SupplyChain Director. Ensuring group processes are followed at all times.The role will be within the InfrastructureSub-division, working primarily in London.

Requirements:

• Assist the Procurement Manager (PM) or Senior Procurement Manager (SPM) in developing the purchasing policy, strategy and planning. Endeavour to understand the main tenets of these strategies and what drives them.
• On all projects assist in delivering the procurement project strategy.
• Support the PM and SPM in delivering the procurement on the project.
• Understand the requirements of the procurement schedule and use it to inform your procurement actions.
• Carry out the procurement of non-critical packages including the selection of the tenderers, preparation of the tender enquiry, responding to queries, mid tender interviews, comparison, assessment, negotiation and agreement of terms.
• Drafting simple subcontracts.
• Run and maintain the procurement schedule.
• Attend and input into meetings related to the procurement function with both internal and external parties.
• Have a basic knowledge of the Main Contract conditions and understand how these affect the package procurement you are carrying out.
• Take responsibility for your training, upskilling and development.
• Provide information to internal stakeholders as instructed by your line manager.
• Administration and producing reports and statistics as directed
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
• Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products/services; identifying potential suppliers
• Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future
• Work closely with the supply chain management team and provide any required support as directed by your line manager
• Promote the use of internal companies as a first principle with regards to procurement
• Assist the supply chain team in monitoring the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position
• To support work winning activities – strategic engagement of the supply chain, sending out enquiries, comparing quotations, writing quality documents

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!