Senior Buyer Macclesfield £60-65k package Exciting opportunity with a leading global construction business that specialises in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries. They're looking for a Senior Buyer to join the EMEA team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement UK/EMEA Lead Procurement and ideally based a commutable distance to their UK head office in Birmingham. The Senior Buyer is responsible for the end-to-end management of the procurement cycle for their assigned packages in accordance with project specific requirements. This is inclusive of pre-order procurement activities and post-order award management. Assigned packages will be a combination of (and not restricted to) - Capital equipment (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation etc.) Construction trade contracts Professional services contracts The successful candidate will be assigned specific projects in the region and will be involved in the full 360 life cycle of procurement. Other responsibilities will include - Act as a senior representative of the procurement department and ensure that procurement procedures are adhered to. Act as company representative to clients and be a key interface for client procurement on assigned projects. Research new qualified contractors and vendors as needed. Evaluate existing suppliers as needed. Involvement in project initiation including supporting development of the project procurement execution plan. Manage the tender process for assigned packages. This will entail taking a package from the point of receipt of scope through enquiry, bid evaluation and to the point of recommendation to award. Conduct detailed commercial evaluation of received supplier proposals. Applicants should have the following - At least 5 years' experience in a project procurement role in construction. Knowledge and experience of trade contracts and equipment procurement. MCIPS qualification or working towards MCIPS is desirable. Please submit an up to date CV to apply.