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Advantage Resourcing UK Limited
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Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Senior Buyer
Overview
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Senior Buyer Subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Experience of procurement in the Construction Industry and / or Facilities Management is required Contract Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: The Company are offering excellent rates. Security Information: Please Note you must be eligible for SC Security Clearance (unfortunately due to security restrictions for this role, the candidate will need to be a British National with no dual nationality and must have resided in the UK for at least 4 of the past 5 years). Senior Buyer Job Description: Provide support to the UK Construction procurement strategy with duties consisting but not limited too; Running & supporting Competitive Tender Events via the Ivalua Tool Planning Tender Programmes and agreeing meeting dates with stakeholders Supplier Sourcing for the UK Construction Category Identify savings opportunities, capture & record Savings achieved via Ivalua Tender events Provide support to raise Purchase Orders during busy periods Contract Management of On Site Security Supplier Support the Indirect UK Construction Team in preparing for Procurement Gate Reviews Support Indirect Procurement Team with invoice queries Lead low value/low complexity negotiations with suppliers to optimise cost, delivery and quality of products Understand and be able to negotiate contract clauses such as pricing, delivery, liquidated damages, termination, insurance etc by using templates provided Manage suppliers and where necessary build up longer term supplier management expectations Build strong relationships with suppliers in order to meet Internal Customer requirements effectively. Build strong relationships with FM, Security & SHE Team in order to support their requirements and needs Actively support functional excellence programmes, identifying areas for improvement where new processes may be required. Skills and Experience: Significant practical experience, vocational or academic qualifications Good negotiation skills Pragmatic approach to problems & issues Commercial experience of contract terms and conditions is required Knowledge of cost make-up and pricing is desirable but not essential Experience of procurement in the Construction Industry and / or Facilities Management required Advantage Resourcing is a service driven recruitment consultancy.