Buyer - Cmdp

6 days ago


Falmer, United Kingdom MWH Treatment Full time

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their procurement team with a Buyer for our CMDP joint venture framework. Based at the Falmer (Brighton) office you will handle the negotiation and placing of material/sub-contract orders against operational requisitions including the collation of all contractual documentation, logging and maintenance of orders. Administration of sub-contractor details including pre-qualification questionnaires, performance data and input of information to the database.

CMDP is a joint venture between MWH Treatment and Costain and will deliver a range of schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment works in the eastern half of its region (Kent & East Sussex).

You will report directly to the Procurement Manager and the responsibilities will include:

- To minimise the cost of materials and plant supplied to CMDP JV.
- To improve service level agreements with suppliers and internal departments.
- To participate in the implementation of strategic procedural and practical changes to increase productivity and performance.
- To comply with CMDP JV Procedures and policy on procurement including participation in Audits (Internal/External).
- Tenders - Assist Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager in preparation of enquiry documents and tender review sheets.
- Implementation of procedures and supply agreements.
- Negotiation with suppliers.
- Progressing the provision of materials and services to meet contract programmes and deadlines.
- Obtaining quotations for materials and plant to tight deadlines to meet tender return dates.
- Raising of orders ensuring relevant technical and commercial clauses are included.
- Participation in Category Agreement Teams.
- Collation of data to regularly report on individual and department KPIs.

What MWH offer

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

Packages include
- A competitive salary
- Hybrid Working
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
- Contribution Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health Insurance
- Private medical Insurance

And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc