Engineering Buyer

At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.

To ensure the in-time procurement of parts and services supporting the locomotive maintenance plans. Working at Colas Rail, you will be allowed to expand your knowledge and widen your skill base.

Within this role, you will interact with many key stakeholders of Colas Rail, for example Finance, Commercial, Production, Engineering and Procurement. The role will require you to maintain a good relationship with all our suppliers whilst maintaining a price index.

• Request quotations (via procurement) and raise requisitions for the provision of services and spares.
• Acknowledge/process the receipt of services (Goods Receipt Notes)
• Update, maintain and validate Purchase Order Numbers and Supplier Invoices
• Manage to completion any arising invoice queries
• Provide support in budgeting, forecasting and period-end reporting
• Manage the repairable asset list in line with maintenance requirements, ensuring that all items are sent away for repair and/or overhaul in a timely manner.
• Raise work orders as required
• To ensure the in-time procurement of parts and services supporting the maintenance plans.
• Scrutinise external contractors work sheets highlighting any uncertainties to the engineering team.
• General administrative tasks
• Maintain a good relationship with all our suppliers whilst maintaining a price index
• Set up and manage stock balance loads (min/max quantities) to support the maintenance regime
• Forecast future stock requirements with consideration to quantities needed and lead times

• Self-motivated and reliable with a positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic
• Inquisitive with a particular attention to detail
• Think bigger picture
• Resourcful, can do attitude
• Highly organised
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook)
• Team player with an ability to work on own initiative without supervision

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service