Role: Senior Buyer - Water and Environmental
Location: Preston
Salary: up to £60,000 p/a plus package (negotiable)
 
 
My client, a tier 1 contractor on the United Utilities water framework is looking to strengthen their Procurement team with a Senior Buyer. Based on their Preston office with hybrid working available.

They're offering a competitive salary and benefits package, car or car allowance and clear career path for future opportunities.

What experiences we're looking for with individuals:

• Capable of interacting at all levels of the business.
• Conversant in NEC 3 / 4.
• Commercially aware.
• Good working knowledge of the construction Industry and supply chains.
• Work winning support as required ensuring early engagement with key supply chain partners across all disciplines.
• Capable of driving procurement both subcontract and materials on a project-by-project basis.
• Production of procurement schedules, bid lists and strategies identifying the need / requirements at an early stage, underpinning operational delivery.
• Proactive management of the procurement schedules through close interaction with the project teams ensuring allowances are achieved and projects are delivered within budget.
• Facilitation of procurement meetings with project teams.
• Ensure continuous supply of required subcontracts and materials de-risking the process with thorough due diligence / governance.
• Performance management.
• Capable of driving internal process with rigour.
• Development of supply chain (SME's) with a history of supply chain relationship management.
• Close interaction and development of other members of the procurement team.

Experience & Skills

• Good working knowledge of the Construction Industry.
• Good technical knowledge of building products and systems.
• An individual capable of managing own workload as well as working as part of a team.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement function.
• Proficient in Excel.
• CIPS Qualified (Desirable).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking to move quick sourcing for this position. Apply Today and We will be in touch to progress your application. You can contact me at chas.earl@carringtonwest.com or reach me on 02393 876 074.
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