Excellent opportunity for a Senior Buyer working for a major civil engineering contractor based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for supporting the effective management of the Procurement Team, supply chain and ensuring that materials required for construction projects are provided to schedule and according to projected budgets. Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer

Source materials & suppliers Meeting with supplier representatives, negotiating rates. Extract global material order requirements from tender information. Produce cost/value reports & life cycle costs Arrange transfer of material/plant between sites/head office Provide market competitive procurement solutions Getting quotations for specified materials & alternatives for estimators & negotiating for the best price. Assist and Support the Procurement Manager

Skills Requirements of the Senior Buyer

Negotiating skills Data Analysis and reporting Material specifications Compliance with QHSE legislation People Management Understanding of the certified management systems ISO (Apply online only), ISO (Apply online only) & ISO 45001, - 2018 FSC & PEFC timber chain of custody management systems

Ideal Experience of the Senior Buyer

Experience of Procurement & Supply Chain Management Knowledge of the supplier market for Civil Engineering & Construction Technology skills IT Microsoft Office skills - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Procore and EVision Sustainability awareness Leadership

Ideal Qualifications

HNC educated Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chain (desirable)

On offer is a very attractive salary package together with significant career opportunity. Apply right now if this is of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr