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The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London's state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works. The role is based on site in Acton (West London) and you will be required to attend site 3 days a week. As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring that procurement activities are undertaken for your allocated area of responsibility, in a timely and cost-effective way and that contracts are only awarded to approved suppliers in-line with the organisations policies and procedures. In doing so you will ensure the project has a fit for purpose supply chain, which supplies fit for purpose materials, in-line with project budgets and forecast, on-time and in full, to prevent delays to project delivery. This is an integral role within the company to ensure profitability of projects is maintained.
Job Responsibility:
Undertake end-to-end procurement activity, from procurement plan/strategy formation through to contract execution
Manage procurement activities for allocated areas of responsibility
Conduct negotiations with the supply chain ensuring the best possible price is achieved without compromising on quality
Ensure Procurement processes and procedures are followed to ensure compliance with key governance frameworks
Produce required procurement documentation e.g., Procurement plans, Tender documentation and obtain approvals
Record and report savings in accordance with established guidelines
Capture and contribute to lessons learned
Undertake procurement activities as directed for the Project
Engage and communicate efficiently with internal customers and other functions
Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships
Conduct regular review meetings with the Project Managers
Monitor Project supply chain performance
Managing notification of delay to site delivery and feedback to site for any costs incurred
Ensure any contractual changes are implemented and amended in the contract and any associated purchase orders
Requirements:
Qualification within Procurement, or equivalent
Experienced in using ERP systems, SAP Business One and Asite are the current systems
Excellent knowledge of Contract Law
Previous experience of NEC contracts
Adept in using MS Office programmes
Previous experience within a Senior Buyer position
Experience within the construction/ infrastructure industry
Nice to have:
Previous experience with JCT contracts
Hold a UK driver's license
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply