We have an exciting new opportunity for a Buyer to join our team based in Leeds, with coverage across our Northeast, Yorkshire and Scotland region.
In this role you will work closely with the Procurement Manager and Senior Buyers in the Engineering Division, managing procurement activities within your defined area. You will maintain a clear understanding of how the business operates, and utilise effective procurement techniques that deliver contract requirements at the lowest overall cost. Travel will be required between regions.
Key deliverables
* Comply with health and safety processes to ensure that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities.
* Conduct supplier performance reviews, working with project teams to ensure output is recorded, feedback is provided and improvement plans are implemented.
* Support work winning teams on assigned tenders by delivering procurement activities and advice, developing a full understanding of the work winning/procurement interface.
* Supported by senior buyer/procurement manager, lead project procurement activities on assigned projects to ensure key delivery dates and buying targets met.
* Develop a working knowledge of MEP systems, services and products, to inform effective procurement decisions.
* Attend regular procurement review meetings with project team, ensuring that clear procurement actions are recorded and assigned.
* Working with senior buyer/procurement manager, develop effective procurement strategies on assigned projects. Work closely with the project teams to ensure accurate and well maintained procurement schedules are produced.
* Produce monthly reports/data as required for feeding into procurement and contract dashboards, recording and monitoring action/improvement plans to enhance results.
* Attend monthly contract review meetings where required to support project teams with procurement status.
* Attend and contribute to post contract reviews with project teams to ensure that supply chain and procurement performance is properly reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured and disseminated throughout the division.
What we’re looking for
Demonstrable experience of working in an operational procurement role, ideally within an MEP/building services construction environment.
Use of procurement skills and techniques.
CIPS Level 4/5 would be advantageous.
Benefits
* Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
* Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
* Private Medical Insurance
* Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
* Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
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