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Colas Rail UK
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Bristol, Bristol
Assistant Buyer
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Job Description
Colas Rail has an immediate requirement for a Buyer. Working in the Infrastructure Division, the main purpose of this role will be to support the Head of Procurement in pro-actively seeking and implementing opportunities for added value procurement through buying services, contracting, improved cost effective supply arrangements and negotiation. Main duties will include: * Identifying allocated purchasing activities to achieve best value for money * Assisting the Head of Procurement to deliver against the annual savings plan by identifying, achieving and recording cost savings * Working with Head of Procurement to assist with improvements and streamlining of processes to reduce costs Suitable candidates must have materials and Sub-Contract buying experience, ideally within the rail sector. In addition, knowledge of preparing tenders and RFQs is essential as well as strong communication skills. Identifying allocated purchasing activities to achieve best value for money * Applying the five rights of purchasing and value for money criteria to any purchase of goods and services * Evaluating the purchases of goods and services on the basis of the total costs of ownership (or whole life costs) * Achieving value for money outcomes when spending the organisation's money * Liaising with internal stakeholders to review and clarify requirements to ensure that value for money outcomes are achieved through the sourcing of goods or services * Negotiating with suppliers and customers to agree contract terms and relationships that will achieve the interests of the organisation * Creating savings and improve efficiencies through negotiations with suppliers * Assisting budget holders to capture savings that contribute to reductions in budgets Assisting the Head of Procurement to deliver against the agreed annual savings plan by identifying, achieving and recording cost savings * Comparing and evaluating quotations received from potential suppliers and dealing with any queries or concerns about completed documentation * Compiling timely and accurate invitations to tender taking into account the requirements of stakeholders * Promoting the use of competitive pricing with suppliers through monitoring prices and obtaining quotations when appropriate * Comparing historical prices with newly quoted prices and evaluating the reasons for any significant discrepancies and take appropriate action to secure competitive pricing * Analysing available data on the costs, prices, margins and mark ups of submitted process in order to negotiate competitive prices * Negotiating with suppliers to reduce prices whilst retaining or improving other aspects of value for money * Analysing data showing forecasts for actual expenditures and examine variances between forecasted and actual expenditures * Analysing reports and data on the quality of goods and services supplied and taking actions with suppliers or internal stakeholders to remedy and prevent defects * Monitoring internal and external lead times and taking actions to remedy delays and improve lead time performance * Monitoring deliveries of goods and services and taking actions to remedy delays and improve lead time performance * Collating data required for the fulfilment of targets for the procurement and supply function and necessary to improve performance * Comparing service performance against planned service levels and taking actions to improve performance Working with senior managers to assist with improvements and streamlining of processes to reduce costs * Ensuring that procedures are complied with by internal stakeholders and suppliers * Ensuring that internal stakeholders obtain approvals for the commitments to requisitions, orders and invoices * Ensuring that requisitions, orders, invoices and other documentation relating to procurement and supply are clear and correct * Understanding the mix of direct and indirect supplies that are purchased by the organisation Behavioural Skills * Energy 'Get up and go' attitude of a leader * Energise Lead, manage and inspire my team * Edge Maximise my personal edge * Execute Make things happen * Engage Stay close to the client Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. Recruitment agencies Colas Rail currently works with a number of approved recruitment suppliers. We will therefore not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any other agencies. Recruitment agencies not currently approved as preferred suppliers are kindly requested not to submit speculative CVs to any part of Colas Rail.