Job Purpose Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for supporting the effective management of the Procurement Team, supply chain and ensuring that materials required for construction projects are provided to schedule and according to projected budgets. Responsibilities Source new and/or alternative materials & suppliers. Meeting with supplier representatives, negotiating rates. Maintain regular communication with all internal departments, in particular Contracts and Estimating. Assist the Buyers in procuring materials, services, plant & equipment from procurement schedules. Extract global material order requirements from tender information. Produce cost/value reports & life cycle costs for Senior Management Arrange transfer of material/plant between sites/head office when necessary Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the Company which demonstrate best overall value for money Getting quotations for specified materials & alternatives for estimators & negotiating for the best price. Assist the Procurement Manager in embedding sustainable procurement principles and practices Assist with the day to day running of the Procurement Department & deputising for the Procurement Manager during their absence. Attend contract handover meetings Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the Company which demonstrate best overall value for money. Ensuring quotes, comply with specifications and comply with delivery requirements Distributing copy orders & information to sites & others. Support the Procurement Manager with planning, organising & allocating work tasks Assist the Procurement Manager in the training and development of team members, including apprentices. Mackley Competencies required in this role Professional & Technical Expertise – Level 3/4 Supports G rowth & Business Development – Level 3/4 Develops our People – Level 3/4 Communication and Collaboration – Level 3 /4 Personal Effectiveness – Level 3/4 Results Focus – Level 3/4 Required qualifications, skills, experience Skills and Knowledge Negotiating Data Analysis and reporting Material specifications Compliance with QHSE legislation Managing people Understanding of the certified management systems ISO 9001 -2015, ISO 14001- 2015 & ISO 45001, - 2018 FSC & PEFC timber chain of custody management systems Experience Proven experience of Procurement & Supply Chain Management Knowledge of the supplier market for Civil Engineering & Construction (desirable) Technology skills IT Microsoft Office skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Procore and EVision Training Full driving licence Sustainability awareness Leadership Qualifications Preferably HNC educated Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain (desirable) The company may, from time to time, require you to undertake duties other than those outlined in this job description and/or to undertake work in other departments/sites to meet customer demands. Any changes to this job description will be discussed and agreed with you.