Assistant Buyer
Job Introduction
Accountable for:
- Procurement of materials and plant in accordance with SCS Way, Standards, Policies and Procedures
- Working in accordance with the Project Procurement Plan (strategy)
- Carry out procurement in an ethical, transparent and fair way
Role Responsibility
- Supporting the Area Buyer in procurement of materials, plant and equipment to suit the needs and demand of the project and to ensure continuity of the works in accordance with the SCS procurement processes
- Maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders involved in the procurement process
- Issues robust enquiries providing clarity of SCS requirements
- Supporting the procurement team with prequalification and tender list development
- Produce accurate and logical quotation comparisons to demonstrate best value
- Conducts supplier meetings and negotiations where required for material or plant
- Completion of all purchase orders, hires and off hires on E1 for material, plant and equipment, including issuing of purchase/hire orders following the requisition process.
- Administration and maintenance of all documentation associated with the SCS procurement processes
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve order/invoice queries
- Maintain the use of Key supply frameworks
- Complete quarterly supply chain performance reviews for material and plant suppliers
- Work with the Lead Buyer and Supply Chain Manager to improve levels of performance of the supply chain
- Work efficiently and professionally during periods of pressure
- Ensure all transactional procurement activity is carried out in accordance with the SCS Sustainable Procurement Policy.
The Ideal Candidate
- Effective communication skills and ability to work closely with internal and external customers
- Competent user of MS Office
- Previous experience of material and plant buying on a major project
- Working knowledge of Oracle E1 system or a similar procurement system for material and plant procurement
- Excellent communicator and influencer with ability to build effective relationships
- Experience of working on major civil engineering or rail projects
- Experience of working in joint venture organisations delivering infrastructure projects
About the Company
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). The combined value of the contracts is around £1.8billion with the works due for completion in 2025. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.
HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we encourage candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous, you do not have to provide a response.
All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2. We will not share any of your data with other parties. This form is not mandatory, but your response would be appreciated
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
SCS Railways