M&E Buyer

As the lead technical buyer on multiple projects, you’ll be responsible for procurement of Electrical technical plant and materials selection. Working closely with the head of procurement, liaise with various teams, including Design, Estimating, Commercial, Operations, Preconstruction, and finance to ensure the smooth transition of all technical orders. Your role involves requesting and reviewing quotes, issuing and gaining approval of Technical Submittals, keeping budgets updated, and updating the wider group on progress through trackers and progress meetings.

Responsibilities:

· Analyse & establish cost parameters against budgets for Plant & equipment including Lights and accessories purchases and sub-packages to ensure best value has been achieved.

· Create and maintain good relationships with manufactures/suppliers.

· Make professional decisions.

· Maintain records of purchases, pricing, draw offs, and other important data relating to the project.

· Review and analyse all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options.

· Use the current systems for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies.

· Negotiate the best deal whilst considering the whole supply chain.

· Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality and delivered on time.

· Maintain and update a list of suppliers, delivery times, and mitigate against delays.

· Work with team members design mangers and Head of technical buying to complete duties as needed.

Criteria

· Electrical background- Trade/ Procurement/ Estimating

· Proficient computer skills-Microsoft Office (Excel)

· Ability to negotiate, establish, and bring deals over the line.

· Organisation and planning skills, ability to work to deadlines.

· Accurate and precise with attention to detail

· Goal-oriented, organized team player.

Company Benefits:

· Cash Health Plan

·4 x Salary Death in Service cover.

· Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice).

· Company Sick Pay Scheme.

· Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits.

· Paid professional subscriptions.

· Annual Health Checks.

· Awards for long service.

· Additional annual leave based on length of service.

· Training and development opportunities.