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    Lead Construction Buyer - United Kingdom - The Engineer

    The Engineer
    The Engineer United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Come and join our UK Sites and Professional Services procurement team We lead all aspects of Construction, Facilities Management and Professional Services spend across the Group.


    Job Title :
    Lead Buyer – FM Services
    Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
    Dynamic (hybrid) working : 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

    Security Clearance :

    As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

    Are you an experienced Senior Buyer with experience in some or all of the following categories: Facilities Management, Logistics & Warehousing including international logistics (freight forwarding and charter) and looking for a new role?

    Come and join our UK Sites and Professional Services procurement team We lead all aspects of Construction, Facilities Management and Professional Services spend across the Group.

    Here at MBDA we're making significant infrastructure investment across all our UK sites to support company growth over the coming years with multiple new buildings, building upgrades and refurbishments and all the services to support the larger footprint.

    You will work in partnership with our internal customers to lead procurement competitions in the UK, develop our procurement pipeline working with the FM department, champion the right relationships with our stakeholders (both internal and external) and Contractors and deliver the right procurement outcomes for MBDA.

    Your role would sit within "UK Site Services Domain", which consists of a number of procurement professionals at various levels with a great career development opportunities, based in Stevenage and Bolton.

    This Domain leads all aspects of Facilities Management, International Facilities (new facilities overseas), consulting, engineering services, temporary worker requirements, external HR requirement and L&D.

    Indirect Procurement acts as a real business partner and utilises procurement standard process.

    We have an excellent reputation for attracting and nurturing talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow.

    We are keen to offer flexibility and hybrid working, making this role unique in us being able tailor the role to meet individual needs of the right candidate.

    There are few procurement roles that offer such a dynamic and flexible working pattern, across a large number of exciting projects and spend portfolio the potential for career development within a growing and constantly-evolving company.

    Someone who understands any aspect of FM and construction procurement, Contract negotiation and utilisation.
    Provide support to the FM & Construction procurement strategy with duties consisting but not limited too:
    Working with and guiding stakeholders on procurement process and strategy
    Running & supporting Competitive Tender Events via the Ivalua eprocurement tool
    Planning Tender Programmes with internal stakeholders and external consultants
    Produce and present Procurement Gate Reviews to ensure MBDA Indirect Procurement Process is adhered to.
    Lead negotiations with suppliers to optimise cost, delivery and quality of services and products
    Understand and be able to initially negotiate contract clauses.
    Build strong relationships with UK FM, Security, SHE (Safety), and International Facilities teams in order to support their requirements and needs
    Actively support functional excellence programmes, identifying areas for improvement where new processes may be required
    Significant practical experience, vocational or academic qualifications
    Good organisational, planning and admin skills
    Good commercial experience of contract terms of FM and other service contracts.
    Experience is international freight forwarding (including charter flights) is desirable but not essential
    We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations


    Company bonus :
    Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

    Pension :
    maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

    Overtime:
    opportunity for paid overtime

    Enhanced parental leave:
    offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave


    Facilities :
    Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

    Training and Development :
    Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

    We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

    MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

    We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

    We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

    Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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