Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness on a contract basis. This role requires presence on-site 2 days per week and entails a variety of responsibilities crucial to the procurement function within a highly regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide commercial and supply chain support to the delivery programmes.
- Produce and manage procurement plans to capture stakeholder requirements.
- Identify risks, issues, and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies.
- Support the sourcing and contracting procurement process, including tender pack development, evaluation, and award.
- Ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is of the highest standard.
- Support negotiations with suppliers, focusing on commercial aspects to ensure favourable outcomes.
- Support the development of supply chain strategies and implementation of plans.
- Co-ordinate the end-to-end procurement process to effectively resolve customer and supplier issues.
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory process requirements.
- Contribute to bidding activities to meet budgetary and business objectives.
- Report cost savings and cost avoidances.
Job Requirements:
Essential:
- Experience working in supply chain for the infrastructure or construction industry.
- An understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy, and strategy.
- Experience in contract and supplier performance management.
Desirable:
- Client-side experience.
- Experience in public sector/regulated environments.
- Knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts.
If you have the expertise and drive to excel in a challenging and rewarding role within the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now to become part of our client's team in Barrow-in-Furness.
