Buyer

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Midland Metro Alliance Full time

Description

Purpose of the Role To provide our delivery teams with professional materials, plant and service supply. This will involve taking primary responsibility for placement of subcontract orders and communicating internally across the business, with external suppliers and other bodies as directed by the Management Team. About Us Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industry's biggest and most prestigious, multi-disciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights. We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage cross-collaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that. Everyday we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them. We¿re always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant, creative, and diverse teams. Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets. The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal Opportunities Policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective. Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability -Ordering of construction materials, plant and subcontract services across Colas Rail and the Midland Metro Alliance using the SUMMIT system -Provide support to the Colas Rail and Midland Metro Alliance Estimating team -Ongoing development and running of the supplier relationship management process in conjunction with other members of the Procurement Team -Organisation and management of individual daily workload -Data reporting as and requested by the Procurement Manager -Ensuring target cost data is obtained, used appropriately and cost analysis is carried out on any orders in excess of £1k whilst making sure appropriate documentation is updated -Negotiation of goods/services within the Target Cost budget -Continual identification of any Procurement related risks and opportunities, whether at Programme of Project level and reporting them onto the ARM Risk Software system -Be an integral member of MMA Procurement Team representing it and the organisation professionally and ethically -Agree appropriate payment terms with new and existing supply chain members -Participation in the bid proposal stage as and when required -Draft and prepare contract documentation using standard Colas Rail templates working alongside the Colas Rail legal team to ensure compliance -Become a focal point for project and suppliers regarding contract and supply queries -Drive and lead the MMA procurement strategies to influence project decisions throughout the project life cycle -Effectively communicate project requirements to the supply chain through a variety of communication channels -Work with stakeholders, at all levels, in order to understand internal and external requirements -Support the supplier selection process making sure that the all areas are covered and any vulnerabilities are identified and closed out -Support and continually develop the Midland Metro Alliance Procurement Strategy and to monitor the supply chain to maintain strong relationships and ensure ethical collaborative behaviours across all parties -Lead and or Support the Procurement element for any Bids / Tenders, contributing to Bid meetings, prestart and or coordination meeting -Work with a focus on Continuous Improvement and ensure suppliers deliver on time, cost and quality in line with the project requirements -Attend Project Meeting / Progress Reviews as and when required / requested by the Project teams -Key measures & targets -To provide evidence of best value with regard to procurement, which may include commercial betterment, quality and efficiency -Evidence of supply chain engagement including performance review in accordance with Company KPI performance objectives Ability to prioritise and successfully manage own workload, taking responsibility for self-delivery of set PDR objectives -As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements. -Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time. Person Specification -Minimum of three years experience within Construction/Civil Engineering sector -Negotiation skills -Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets -Finely tuned communication skills with regard to engaging with external and internal parties -Ability to demonstrate attention to detail with regard to contractual obligations and the placement of orders Qualifications -Evidence of a sound education which should include English and Maths GCSE at grade A-C or above, or equivalent -CIPS or equivalent is desirable, including 'working towards' -Industry-related qualifications are desirable, and could include: - Trade-related qualification -Other professional qualification - ONC/HNC/HND/Degree -IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package -Strong people skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel -A full UK driving licence is desirable as travelling to site may be required

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