Senior Buyer - Construction

A new opportunity to join a leading global construction company as a Senior Buyer on projects in Germany.

Responsibilities:

• Select suppliers that meet quality, compliance, and cost requirements
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring contract adherence and regular reviews
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and manage supply continuity risks
• Monitor economic and geopolitical factors affecting construction materials
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., GMP)
• Conduct analyses to identify value creation opportunities (e.g., sourcing, process improvements)
• Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), ensuring suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Lead quarterly supplier reviews and create supplier profiles
• Implement procurement strategies, including agreements and rebates
• Drive sustainability initiatives
• Oversee ERP-based procurement and material management systems
• Provide leadership and direction to the team
• Perform additional duties as required

Requirements:

• Background in strategic procurement within the construction industry
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in Category Management
• Process and procedure-driven
• Proficient in procurement software, ERP systems like SAP, and data analysis tools
• Third-level qualification in supply chain or related discipline an advantage
• The ability to travel as required

Great rewards: A very competitive salary and benefits.