Overview
Senior Buyer - Sub Contract at VolkerWessels UK. VolkerStevin is recruiting for a Senior Buyer (Sub contract) in the South West, with site work around Plymouth and an office in Exeter. Previous experience in heavy civil engineering sub contract buying is essential. The role requires the ability to pass security clearance; experience in a MOD/DIO or Nuclear environment would be advantageous but not essential.
Responsibilities
* Establish, maintain and improve the control and effectiveness of the buying function in line with Company policy and Business objectives.
* Develop bid lists and complete due diligence of proposed Subcontractors for associated Tender/Procurement packages for sign-off by Project Team and Procurement Manager.
* Develop Tender/Project Procurement Strategy in collaboration with the Project Team, identifying risk and opportunities to obtain best value.
* Develop and manage the Tender/Project Procurement Schedule in collaboration with the Project Team.
* Collate Tender/Project sub-contract and materials enquiries for assessment by Estimator/Site Management teams.
* Manage the return of timely quotations, perform full best value analyses and propose recommendations with the Project Team for approval.
* Lead package negotiations with supply chain and arrange/lead supplier/subcontractor meetings (mid-tender, post-tender, final negotiation).
* Arrange and chair Pre-let Meetings prior to subcontract award.
* Ensure internal governance checks and correct use of documents (order templates, REQ forms, etc.).
* Chair regular Project Procurement reviews for Subcontract Packages and Materials, ensuring programme dates, tender allowances, order values and notes/actions are complete.
* Support Projects to ensure Subcontract/Supplier performance meets requirements and act as mediator in supply chain disputes.
* Maintain knowledge of local supply chain, capacity and capability; apply business objectives and internal policy to Project Procurement as required.
* Work in line with VolkerStevin HSEQS procedures and objectives.
* Implement supply chain/supplier agreements including Mini Fwks and preferred supplier agreements.
* Collaborate with Supply Chain to build relationships, obtain market intelligence and drive market innovation/product development.
* Performance manage Supply Chain including 360 reviews and lessons learned; maintain proper document management and storage.
* Represent VolkerStevin by supporting and attending Client/Supplier Workshops or Seminars.
About you
* Experience of working within heavy Civil Engineering and procurement.
* Holding or working towards a CIPS Professional Qualification.
* Sound knowledge of Civils/Construction industry and procurement experience in subcontract and supplier markets in Construction.
* Computer literate (Word, Excel, Teams) and experience with bespoke accounting, database and document storage packages.
* Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
* Competent Sub-contract knowledge of different types of Contract forms.
* Extensive knowledge of trades and materials in Civil Engineering.
* Good commercial and analytical skills with proven capability of managing workload proficiently.
If your past experience doesn\'t match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply; you may be the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerStevin is part of VolkerWessels UK, delivering innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering and construction sectors. By leveraging the specialist skills of each business unit, VolkerStevin offers unrivalled resources and expertise to clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, including:
* Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
* Option to buy additional annual leave
* Private medical care
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards and discounts
* Training and development opportunities
* Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
* Employee Assistance programme
* Mental health, physical health, and financial support
* 24/7 Virtual GP service
Other information
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Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer direct hires. We will contact our PSL agencies if this role qualifies for release. Do not submit speculative CVs; if submitted, no fees will be charged and inquiries should be directed accordingly.
VolkerWessels UK is committed to safe and healthy working conditions; a drugs and alcohol screening is mandatory for all employees.
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