Buyer

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom SCS Railways Full time

Job Introduction
Procurement of materials and plant in accordance with SCS Way, Standards, Policies and Procedures.

**Flexible working**:We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Main Responsibilities
- Timely procurement of materials, plant and equipment to suit the needs and demand of the project and to ensure continuity of the works in accordance with the SCS procurement processes
- Maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders involved in the procurement process
- Issues robust enquiries providing clarity of SCS requirements
- Produce accurate and logical quotation comparisons to demonstrate best value
- Conducts supplier meetings and negotiations where required for material or plant
- Produce recommendations for HS2 and internal approval, prior to placing orders, where required
- Completion of all purchase orders, hires and off hires on E1 for material, plant and equipment, including issue of purchase/hire orders
- Administration and maintenance of all documentation associated with the SCS procurement processes
- Represents procurement department at meetings
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve order/invoice queries
- Maintain the use of Key supply frameworks
- Complete quarterly supply chain performance reviews for material and plant suppliers
- Provide support to develop individuals within the transactional procurement team
- Work with the supply chain manager to improve levels of performance of the supply chain
- Work efficiently and professionally during periods of pressure
- Ensure all transactional procurement activity is carried out in accordance with the SCS Sustainable Procurement Policy.

**Essential**
- Working knowledge of Oracle E1 system or a similar procurement system for material and plant procurement
- Previous experience of material and plant buying on a major project
- Demonstrable network of contacts in the UK materials and plant supply chain network
- Experience of working on infrastructure projects

**Ideal**
- Expert working knowledge of E1 procurement system
- Working towards MCIPS qualification
- Demonstrable negotiating skills and securing regular discounts
- Excellent communicator and influencer with ability to build effective relationships
- Experience of working on major civil engineering or rail projects
- Experience of working in joint venture organisations delivering infrastructure projects

About The Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

**Please see the disability confident commitments**:
**To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have**:

- _A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse eff

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