Senior Buyer (Mechanical/Electrical)
Benefits:
• Health Care. • Pension. • Career Progression within the wider group. •
WrkIt lifestyle savings
- Tasks and Responsibilities
- Delivering the basics brilliantly and demonstrating cross-departmental communication
- To work effectively within a dynamic procurement environment
- Ability to manage and deliver the procurement elements of multiple projects simultaneously
- Expediting supply chain management from source to delivery ensuring timely deliveries • Requesting and reviewing supplier quotations from a commercial standpoint.
- Processing requisition data through the ERP system.
- Negotiation of material rates.
- Maintaining supplier relationships and master data.
- Spend analysis. • Financial reporting (monthly /weekly) meeting defined KPIs
- Liaising with project managers to set & maintain budgets.
- Applying and engaging in LEAN initiatives within the purchasing process, where possible.
- Investigation and evaluation of new potential suppliers, recommending those most desirable to senior management.
- Negotiating with partners for the recovery of defective products during the warranty period.
- Keep abreast of best-in-class procurement practices in order to facilitate effective and practical solutions to stakeholder requests, concerns, and inquiries.
Assist in providing feedback to the Procurement leads regarding the integration of preferred supplier alliances including the effectiveness of the stakeholder/supplier interface, problem resolution and optimization.
Requirements:
Relevant Procurement diploma or degree
5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the construction industry is preferable
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Ability to work on one’s own as well as a team
Strong influencing and negotiating skills
As a Senior Buyer you will qualify vendors, evaluates bids and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favourable terms for the organization
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