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 South Manchester. 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