Buyer

7 days ago

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom STRABAG UK Full time

Join to apply for the Buyer role at STRABAG UK. If you are an ambitious Buying professional looking for a new challenge in Civil Engineering and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description. Responsibilities Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the operating unit which demonstrate best overall value for money. Provide an effective and professional service in the procurement of materials covering: - Work winning supply chain selection for Bid Leader Construction stage project procurement for Project Leader, including: - Supporting the production and driving of the procurement schedule Supporting the development of work package documents in conjunction with project teams Work package procurement. Support the supply chain management activities, including structuring the supply chain, carrying out performance and relationship management to drive improved performance/cost benefits. Support activities that generate and encourage an efficient, productive and continuously improving supply chain performance. Support the group procurement functional goals and objectives within the region. Ensure supplier evaluation forms and risk assessments are maintained. Providing a comprehensive procurement service for all projects Deliver a consistent procurement approach across all projects within the region from work winning / pre-construction stage. Demonstrate best overall value for money in the procurement recommendations. Ensure a robust negotiation process is applied in the engagement process. Ensure contract arrangements and package details are comprehensive and protect the business in its dealings with suppliers. Ensure decisions are not focussed upon lowest price but overall best value for money Support the development of an accredited and structured supply chain that is aligned to the regional demands and overall strategy. Input to the monitoring of the marketplace to ensure awareness of pricing trends, risks and opportunities. Continuously seek out and assess new supply chain members to meet regional project demand. Support the monitoring of the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position. Support the development of the supply chain, products and innovations that bring cost and/or buildability benefits. Skills & Qualifications Minimum 3 years Buying experience Detailed knowledge and understanding of work practices, processes and procedures within the construction process from pre-construction stage and into construction stage. Good existing business network and relationships with the supply chain. Experience of running supply chain events Experience with tendering process (Compete For etc) Good product and supplier knowledge Good working knowledge of contracts. MS package knowledge (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, MS Experience within a construction/engineering or similar background is desirable Good knowledge of sustainability within procurement practices is desirable. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Construction and Civil Engineering Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at STRABAG UK by 2x Get notified about new Buyer jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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