Buyer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Parker Jones Group

Parker Jones Group

Verified Company

Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Buyer required / Bristol

Role Summary
37.5 hours per week

The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing the best quality equipment and services for my clients solar farm and battery energy storage construction projects.

They will be directly involved in managing our supply chain for the sourcing and purchasing of a range of products and services.

This includes sourcing and onboarding suppliers, contract drafting, negotiation and managing suppliers through the whole process.

Main Responsibilities
Assess the reliability of sub‐contractors and suppliers prior to onboarding and assist with regular audits of the supply chain.

Negotiate and agree the most favourable terms possible with suppliers and subcontractors.

Onboard new suppliers /sub-contractors as and when required.

Work with a range of suppliers and sub‐contractors to obtain quotations, agree delivery times, and place purchase orders and/or subcontracts.

Work closely with project teams to forecast spend & costs effectively.

Ensure project plans are updated to reflect accurate information including delivery dates, milestone payments, Risks & Opportunities.

Monitor and report on supply chain performance with KPIs and reviews

Liaise closely with the Estimating and QS teams at the precontract stage to ensure that accurate project costs are provided.

Support in identification of potential new suppliers & sub-contractors.

Support in research of new products / materials and innovations within the marketplace

Undertake tasks as instructed by the company

Person specification
Proven ability in meeting business and organisation objectives

Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills

Ability to build rapport and professional relationships internally and externally

Negotiation Skills

Cost Projection Management

Analytical Mindset

Must have the passion for quality, continuous improvement, excellence, and innovation.

Benefits:

Cycle Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive Salary

Optional Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Company events

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with loyalty scheme of additional day per year worked, capped at 5 years

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
£40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits: