Leading Construction Firm – Construction Buyer (Procurement)

Market Leading Construction firm are looking for a Construction Buyer to join their procurement function as a result of the many recent projects they have won. As a construction buyer for this business, you will not only be subject to significant high-profile project based work but have the ability to influence at a strategic procurement level whilst making major strides in your own procurement career.

As Construction Buyer (Procurement), you will:

1. Take ownership of sub-contract procurement on a project based level, navigating through NEC3 & JCT contracts.
2. Have the opportunity to progress into a management position and develop someone in the construction procurement space.
3. Work autonomously to deliver major construction projects in a timely manner for a best-in-class procurement function.
4. Maintain a high level of standards, whilst delivering to pressured time frames of creating and implementing strategic plans.

Construction Buyer (Procurement), required background:

1. A career with a main infrastructure contractor, showing examples of progression and key achievements within this environment, is ideal; however, other backgrounds will be considered.
2. Some exposure to taking the lead on NEC3 related projects; JCT experience will also be considered.
3. Bachelors / Master's degree (or equivalent); CIPS qualification is preferable however not essential.
4. Ability to work on a project-to-project basis, juggling key stakeholder relations and delivering to strict time frames.

Key Skills:

procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, stakeholder management, construction procurement, SRM, sub-contract management, NEC3 Contracts, Indirect procurement, project management, direct procurement.