Due to continuous growth, we look to hire a Procurement Specialist to join our team permanently.
Requirements:
· Min. 5 years continuous Buying / Procurement experience in Civils projects.
· Must be 3rd level educated in the disciple as a minimum or came through the industry in a trade or trainee capacity and switched into a professional Buyer / Procurement role.
Key tasks as follows:
· Place Material, Plant & Equipment Orders
· On/Off Hiring of Plant & Equipment
· Creation and management of Purchase orders - both subcontract and materials, for Construction, Civils and Engineering goods, works & services.
· Interface with Site to Book Deliveries
· Interface with Yard to Manage Materials, Plant & Equipment
· Vendor onboarding - issue and collate relevant paperwork, use internal & external systems to add new suppliers & subcontractors to our database, and maintain with latest information.
· Strategic approach to sourcing new suppliers, negotiating best price, lead time whilst continually monitoring performance
· Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers
· Vetting existing supply chain to ensure the company is attaining best value for money
· Interfacing with the accounts department in the timely management of Purchase Orders, budgets and cashflow
· Frequently liaise with Site Teams to ensure the timely ordering of materials and delivery
· Negotiate terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms
· Source and procure equipment and materials according to project specifications and production requirements
· Assess potential suppliers for quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
· Analyse pricing and data
· Resolve issues related to shortages, overages, or quality discrepancies
· Verify and authorise supplier invoices, addressing any discrepancies or issues with deliveries
· Identify and champion improvements to current procurement processes
· Track and report on wider industry trends and oversee the management of the company inflation tracker.
· Be a champion of sustainable procurement practices within the company and across the supply chain.
· Work closely with Project Managers, Technical and Cost Management teams to ensure timely completion of key procurement activities to contribute towards the successful of projects.
· Have a strong innovation focus, including looking at new products and technologies and participating in the comparative analysis process.
· Support data analysis and reporting objectives of the Procurement team