Lead Buyer – Construction

Boyd Recruitment are currently representing an independently owned main contractor in the Glasgow area. Our client has been present in the Scottish market for over 30 years.

They have built a strong reputation across civil engineering & Main contracting. They are looking to add a lead buyer to the management team.

The Job

The role will involve:

• Negotiate prices and purchase goods, materials, and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Provide an exemplary customer experience of advice and guidance to the business
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Research, analyse and evaluate areas of opportunity to reduce costs
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Negotiate framework contract specific agreements, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake regular performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and adherence the business ethos.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
• Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
• Liaise with operational and finance teams and suppliers to ensure that quality, delivery and invoice issues are resolved efficiently.
• Host regular stakeholder engagement meetings with Operational teams, to ensure the supply chain function is providing the requisite service and that operations are working to the required ordering and receipting protocols.
• Mentor and coach the Buyer and Assistant Buyer to enhance their career and professional development
• Work collaboratively with all members of the Supply Chain and Procurement Services function.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and operational processes
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
• Highlight issues or concerns, when there is a risk which could prevent the organisation meeting customer demands
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure transparent open lines of communication
• Work collaboratively with other business functions, to ensure Group objectives and values are achieved as part of a joined-up approach.

The Person

You will have Extensive procurement experience, that includes contract and supplier management within the utilities or construction sectors is essential. We are also keen to receive applications from those that are CIPS accredited and can demonstrate where they have reduced costs and built effective & productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.

Commercial awareness, computer literacy and attention to detail are a pre-requisite, as is being a great communicator, negotiator and collaborator.

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please apply attaching an up to date CV.