Senior Buyer – Warrington
Our client, a leading Nuclear Engineering Consultancy, are now looking for a Senior Buyer to support with their site based in Warrington.
About the role:
You will be a Subcontract Buyer, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager. You will be responsible for the procurement of subcontract services for the project to meet its programme and commercial requirements, including providing appropriate input into pre-construction activities. Activities will include but are not limited to:
Preparation of Subcontract Procurement Strategies for acceptance by the client
Preparation of Invitation to Tenders
Evaluation and conditioning of supplier responses
Carrying out commercial checks for suppliers and past performance
Conducting negotiations to enable the shortlisting of suppliers
Make shortlist recommendations to the Supply Chain Manager, project team and the client, highlighting distinguishing factors between suppliers and the rationale behind recommendations
Liaise with the project team to assist with the resolution of supply issues as and when required
Understand the supplier market, keeping abreast of market developments, demand trends and risks
What you will need:
Ideally you will have skills and experience covering the below:
Proven capability of working within Procurement, carrying out Sub-Contract Procurement activities, developing/maintaining supplier relationships including negotiation, production of Subcontract Order documents and process compliance.
Preferably a background within a construction related environment ideally within a highly regulated industry and on projects greater than £100m
The role will require excellent analytical skills, strong commercial awareness, a measured approach to decision making and the ability to ensure best value procurement.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary and package
Hybrid options available
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