Buyer Location - Southampton My client is looking for a Buyer To ensure that through effective Procurement and Supply Chain Management, the Company has a leading edge Procurement function that will provide Goods, Materials, Plant, Equipment and Services on time, within budget, and to the required Specification/Quality. Key Responsibilities of the Buyer - Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ) - Negotiate commercial terms, conditions, and levels of service (inc KPI's) with suppliers - Prepare and issue purchase orders with correct terms and conditions and optimum commercial terms - Develop, implement, and manage Regional Framework Agreements for supply and subcontracted items - Manage critical path items through to delivery - Measure effectiveness of the Procurement function against actual tender allowances and adjust accordingly - Prepare, develop, and monitor Project and Regional level Procurement Plans - Assist with development and implementation of standard subcontract documentation - Assess and approve suppliers - Handle various monitoring and reporting requirements - Maintain and enhance IFS database and other software - Resolve Supply Chain queries, including invoice issues - Build strong working relationships with stakeholders - Ensure subcontractors have appropriate insurance and maintain records - Ensure subcontractor approvals are in place - Input to departmental procurement procedures - Participate in audits - Provide training for IFS - Stay up to date on industry innovations through professional development - Maintain confidentiality where required Person Specification: Essential: - Minimum 5 years' experience in a Procurement role within Construction/Utilities - Construction/Utilities Technical Qualification - Strong character, able to challenge supply chain and colleagues - Committed to the CIPS Code of Conduct Desirable: - QS/Commercial degree - Subcontract (NEC) procurement experience - OJEU Procurement experience - MCIPS or RICS (or willing to work towards)