Senior Project Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting and construction firm seeks a Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply chains for projects. The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with previous experience in the construction sector preferred. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior Buyer.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical skills.
• Experience within the construction/infrastructure industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activity and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks in procurement processes.
• Monitor project supply chain performance and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualification within Procurement

Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Job description

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Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. We hold 50+ years of experience and have a worldwide workforce of over 19,500 people.

As industry leaders we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere. Joining our group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Job Description

As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring that procurement activities are undertaken for your allocated area of responsibility, in a timely and cost-effective way and that contracts are only awarded to approved suppliers in-line with the organisations policies and procedures. In doing so you will 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. This is an integral role within the company to ensure profitability of projects is maintained.

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.

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

Experience:

• Previous experience within a Senior Buyer position
• Experience within the construction/ infrastructure industry. Ideally with an M&E contractor.

Additional information

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.