Senior Buyer

Description:

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our team in our Preston office.

We are looking for a Sub Contract and materials buyer.

Key Accountabilities

To establish, maintain and improve the control and effectiveness of the buying function in line with Company policy and Business objectives.

Develop bid list and complete due diligence of proposed Subcontractors for associated Tender/Procurement packages for sign of by Project Team and Procurement Manager

Develop Tender/Project Procurement Strategy in collaboration with the Project Team, identifying risk and opportunities and leveraging to obtain best value.

Develop and Manage in collaboration with the Project Team, the Tender/Project Procurement Schedule

Collate Tender/Project sub-contract and materials enquiries for assessment and use by Estimator/ Site Management team.

Manage the return of timely quotations, complete full best value analysis and propose recommendation in conjunction with Project Team for approval.

Lead package negotiations with supply chain

Arrange and lead Supplier/Subcontractor meetings incl mid-tender, post tender and final negotiation meetings.

Arrange and chair Pre-let Meeting prior to Subcontract award.

Internal Governance checks , ensuring the correct use of documents (i.e order templates, REQ forms etc.)

Chair regular Project Procurement reviews for both Subcontract Packages and Materials ensuring completeness of programme dates, Tender allowances, order values and meeting notes/actions

Support Projects ensuring Subcontract/Supplier performance meets their requirements and act as mediator to help deliver a positive outcome should a Supply Chain dispute arise

New Supplier/Subcontractor onboarding including all due diligence

Have a good knowledge of local supply chain, capacity and capability.

Have an awareness of business objectives and internal policy and apply to Project Procurement where required

Work in line with VolkerStevin HSEQS procedures and objectives.

Manage the implementation of supply chain / supplier agreements including Mini Fwks and preferred supplier agreements

Working with Supply Chain to build relationships, obtain market intelligence and market innovation/product development

Performance management of Supply Chain including 360 reviews, lesson learned etc

Ensuring and maintaining correct document management & storage.

Represent VolkerStevin by supporting and attending any Client/Supplier Workshops or Seminars

About You
 

• Minimum 3 years working in Procurement
• Holding or working towards a CIPS Professional Qualification
• Civil Engineering / Construction background