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Buyer
VINCI Construction·Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom·Hybrid·Full-time
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Summary
the pitchJoin our team as a Buyer, where you will play a crucial role in supporting procurement and supply chain activities for our construction projects. You will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, plant hire, and services, as well as producing reports on spend, material usage, and waste. You will also assist with tendering processes, monitor market conditions, and support the achievement of our environmental and sustainability targets. Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills are essential, along with proven experience in a procurement or supply chain role.
Role
posted by companyKnowledge, Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in a procurement or supply chain role.
- Experience in supplier management, including performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrable experience delivering cost savings and value improvement initiatives.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to identify and assess potential supply chain risks, including price volatility and delivery delays, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and propose practical solutions.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all activities.
- Ability to prioritise a challenging workload with competing demands, with appropriate support where required.
- Knowledge of the construction market would be advantageous; however, candidates from other sectors with relevant procurement experience are encouraged to apply.
- Studying towards CIPS or a willingness to undertake CIPS (or equivalent) qualifications would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Key responsibilities
- Support procurement and supply chain activities, including sourcing and purchasing materials, plant hire, and services essential to construction projects.
- Produce group and internal reporting on spend, material usage, and waste to support cost control and sustainability objectives.
- Assist with the tendering and PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) processes, and monitor market conditions, analyse trends, and research potential suppliers.