MERITUS are recruiting for a Buildings & Construction UK Buyer to join our major aviation client on an initial 12 month contract from their site in Broughton.
CONSTRUCTION UK BUYER - INSIDE IR35 - £44 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs and project requirements.
* Lead procurement projects and tenders with multi-divisional and international scope.
* Develop and maintain an effective supplier base to support long-term strategic objectives.
* Negotiate, establish, and manage national and international contracts.
* Ensure supplier deliverables meet contractual requirements on cost, time, and quality.
* Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk mitigation.
* Contribute to savings initiatives through demand management, specification optimisation, and process standardisation.
* Support the adoption of innovative procurement tools (e.g., e-procurement, e-catalogues).
* Provide guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Requirements:
* Strong background in procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
* Experience in delivering procurement projects across multiple business units.
* Knowledge of supplier performance management and recovery planning.
* Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
* Analytical approach with experience in benchmarking, costing, and "make or buy" analysis.
Additional Info:
* Reports into the Buildings & Construction Procurement Management team.
* No direct reports.
* National and occasional international scope.