Procurement Specialist

5 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom COLAS ROAD UK Full time

Colas Ltd, a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1,500 in the UK across multiple sites. As a leading specialist in highways construction, we have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors.

We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

The role of Senior Buyer is based in our Solihull office with opportunities for hybrid working. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the procurement network in the UK and Europe EMEA of the wider Bouygues Group to arrange the supply of products and services while complying with the Purchasing process, policy, and supplier commitments and contracts.

Key responsibilities include procuring materials, plant, sub-contract, and services requirements across all business units to maximize the use of existing and new framework agreements for Colas Limited. This involves supporting the development and implementation of effective strategic procurement solutions to benefit Colas in terms of process optimization, innovation, and carbon reduction solutions.

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for delivering procurement tenders on time, in compliance with requirements, and within budget to maximize procurement coverage and savings. You will also review and approve procurement requests from COUPA in compliance with Colas Limited governance and procurement processes and procedures.

You will lead specific procurement categories across Colas ltd (strategy production & implementation follow-up and supplier relationships) and implement existing framework agreements and propose additional agreements beneficial to the whole of Colas ltd or specific project needs and source low-carbon solutions (process improvement, low-carbon product). Ensure their testing and implementation on site.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a buyer or senior buyer in a similar role, preferably within the construction or infrastructure industry, and be familiar with Procurement ERP systems (e.g., COUPA, SAP, Oracle, etc.). They will also possess excellent negotiation, contract management, and problem-solving skills.

A great total compensation package awaits the successful candidate, including:

$44,400 - $54,800 per annum, depending on experience

Our Colas Pension Scheme offers combined contributions of up to 10%

Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary

25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)

Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification

Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and much more through our online employee benefits portal



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