As a Buyer in the newly formed Programme Buying team, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements for the capital delivery programme and work with suppliers to develop robust commercial agreements for key products, which will be required in volume for the coming five-year investment cycle.
You will join the UK Procurement Hub and work closely with YTL Construction (Infrastructure) to ensure the programme buying approach is successful and adds both supply chain resilience and commercial benefit.
What you'll do
Day to day, the role will involve:
* Developing robust commercial agreements with key AMP8 partners during a challenging investment cycle.
* Liaising with Delivery and Commercial teams to understand requirements across multiple projects within each workstream.
* Working with category managers to implement the best approach to place orders, book production slots, and implement new frameworks to ensure commercial benefit while focusing on delivery timings and quality.
* Working with key partners with a focus on sustainable procurement in sourcing activities.
* Acting as a conduit between suppliers and internal customers.
* Monitoring order or contract status and communicating with stakeholders across multiple projects.
* Monitoring supplier performance and developing reporting opportunities.
You'll also:
* Identify storage requirements and ensure timely delivery of products to site.
* Manage the ordering process across the programme, keeping internal teams updated.
* Liaise with Finance to align payments and commitments.
* Implement new ideas to improve team contribution and company reputation.
What you'll need
Proven experience as a Buyer, preferably with knowledge of key construction products for capital delivery programs. M&E experience is desirable.
Knowledge of the water sector or similar industries is preferred. We seek an enthusiastic, collaborative individual with a can-do attitude, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Additional requirements include:
* Understanding of eSourcing systems (e.g., Jaggaer, Coupa).
* Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.
* Progress towards CIPS membership or equivalent.
* Negotiation and influencing skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
What you'll receive
* Up to 20% pension contribution.
* Career development opportunities.
* 25 days' holiday, increasing with service.
* Option to buy or sell holiday days.
* Healthcare package.
* Life assurance.
* Electric car scheme.
* Retail discounts and cashback.
* Paid volunteering day.
* Enhanced family leave.
* Health and wellbeing support.
* Mental health support.
* Referral bonus.
Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group, based in Kuala Lumpur. Our UK operations include:
* Wessex Water
* YTL Developments
* YTL Construction UK
* YTL Arena
We value diversity and inclusion, are signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a Disability Confident Employer. Reasonable adjustments can be made during recruitment upon request.
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