Senior Buyer - Loanhead, United Kingdom - Valeco Recruitment Ltd.

Valeco Recruitment Ltd.

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Loanhead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Senior Buyer

Midlothian

£depending on experience

Valeco Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client who have been established for over 100 years and are a locally recognised and global brand who conduct all business with honesty, integrity, and concern for the environment.

We are delighted to bring to market a Senior Buyer reporting into the Head of Commercial where you will be responsible for managing specific subcontracts through the life cycle of the company's projects from the bid and proposal stage through to the subcontractordelivery and any contract completion.

What is on offer?

Competitive basic salary depending on experience
Flexible start and finish times
Pension
Generous holiday allowance
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Program
Health & Wellbeing Committee
Subsided Canteen
Onsite parking
Social club
Cycle to Work Scheme
Onsite nurse and more.

What will you be doing?

Participating in the bid proposal stage of a project by providing details on schedule, cost and subcontractor / project risk.
Negotiation of subcontracts within Project budget and programme constraints, including negotiation of terms and conditions and price.
Being the primary interface between subcontractors for all business interactions.
Managing project costs, schedules and risks for subcontract elements throughout the life cycle of the project.
When necessary and at key stages in the project perform supplier visits to measure progress against a base lined plan and provide early identification of problems or threats to the programme.
Working with the subcontractor and the Engineering team to identify and implement corrective action to keep the programme on track.
Protecting the commercial interests of the company in relation to subcontracts being awarded and managed.
Liaising with various departments in order to investigate and resolve subcontractor related issues.
Investigating cost anomalies within our internal ERP system and assisting with monthly financial reports.
Ensuring subcontractor schedules are maintained within the company ERP system, where required.
Attending internal project review meetings.
Providing cover for subcontract colleagues when required.

What is required for this role?

A professional qualification in a related discipline and/or will have prior experience in an engineering environment.
A business related qualification; Degree / HND / HNC or Engineering / Business Apprenticeship.
Subcontract Management, Purchasing or Project Management experience.
Knowledge and experience of contract terms and conditions.
Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills to build productive relationships at all levels both internally and externally.
Be able to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a highpressure environment.
Have good standards of literacy, numeracy, and PC skills.

Our hiring process:

Following our interview, your details will be submitted to our client for review and if they are keen to meet with you this will take place on site and will be a two stage interview process.

This will give you the opportunity to meet colleagues and alsohave a tour of their offices.