Senior Buyer

Job Introduction

Buyer, reporting to the Lead Buyer

Accountable for:

• Procurement of materials and plant in accordance with SCS Way, Standards, Policies and Procedures

Role Responsibility

Key Responsibilities

• Timely 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
• Produce accurate and logical quotation comparisons to demonstrate best value
• Conducts supplier meetings and negotiations where required for material or plant
• Produce recommendations for HS2 and internal approval, prior to placing orders, where required
• Completion of all purchase orders, hires and off hires on E1 for material, plant and equipment, including issue of purchase/hire orders
• Administration and maintenance of all documentation associated with the SCS procurement processes
• Represents procurement department at meetings
• 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
• Provide support to develop individuals within the transactional procurement team
• Work with the 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

Required qualifications, skills, behaviors and attributes

• Working knowledge of Oracle E1 system or a similar procurement system for material and plant procurement
• Previous experience of material and plant buying on a major project
• Demonstrable network of contacts in the UK materials and plant supply chain network
• Experience of working on infrastructure projects

• Expert working knowledge of E1 procurement system
• Working towards MCIPS qualification
• Demonstrable negotiating skills and securing regular discounts
• 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

SCS Railways