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A fantastic opportunity to join on of the leading multi-disciplined, groundworks, civil engineering business.

A fantastic opportunity to join on of the leading multi-disciplined, groundworks, civil engineering and utility contractors which operate nationally.

Responsibilities:

  • Procure materials to specification and budget.
  • Must have worked on major projects/highways/bridge construction
  • Support Senior Buyer in procurement of Services.
  • Maximise profitability and minimise risk.
  • Collate issue, receive and review tenders and return quotations.
  • Understand drawings, specifications and techniques.
  • Chair scope and review meetings with supply chain and project operations/commercial team.
  • Identify and resolve deficiencies in project documentation / information such as drawings and specifications.
  • Identify items of financial / contractual implications and respond appropriately.
  • Act as Champion in preferred relationships.
  • Detailed knowledge of Oracle.
  • Support the purchasing strategy.
  • Provide technical advice and support.
  • Ensure regular communications and development of supplier relationships.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven experience of procurement practices and processes on construction projects.
  • Good level of education, ideally working towards the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (or equivalent).
  • Computer skills (Microsoft packages).
  • Working knowledge of Oracle.
  • Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
  • Able to work to demanding deadlines.

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