Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer - 12 Month Contract - Basingstoke

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Buyer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Basingstoke.

Role Purpose:

To co-ordinate multi-discipline activities and inputs throughout the full Procurement cycle from the development of enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, preparation of contracts for execution, their subsequent implementation and amendments. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Preparation of Procurement enquiry documents.
• Undertake formal bid evaluations.
•  Involvement in pre-award negotiations.
• Prepare contracts for execution.
• Contract amendments
• Procurement planning.

Main Accountabilites and Responsibilities:

• To implement and properly follow all Procurement procedures and policies.
• To perform Due Diligences on contractors and liaise with the Vendor Management department to support the vendor qualification process.
• To liaise with Requesting Units at other UK branches in order to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategy and documentation for tender and negotiation processes.
• To commercially evaluate bids and co-ordinate the technical evaluations of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions in order to produce recommendation for award of contract, in accordance with agreed time schedules.
• To participate in meetings both internal and external to resolve areas of conflict of a contractual and commercial nature.
• To assist in the negotiation of terms and conditions and determine the extent of risks and liabilities that may be involved and concisely describe such risks to assist in management decisions, liaising with Legal.
• To advise on the interpretation of contract terms during contract execution.
• To liaise with external contractors to maintain an awareness of market conditions and to ensure an effective service from them.
• To ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures and required directives throughout all activities.
• To implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Coordinator and Procurement Manager.
• To ensure adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
• To fully comply with Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
• To assure archiving and traceability of documentation as per company procedures.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Detailed working knowledge of SAP, e-tendering systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Oil and Gas industry or Engineering services or General Services experience preferred.
• Contracts and Purchasing experience, including proven negotiation skills and proven experience in undertaking contract evaluations.
• Degree qualified in a Business or Commercial subject (preferred).
• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Integrity and Honesty.
• Good understanding of business ethics and protocol.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Benefits:

• 12 days per month working from home
• 40 hour working week

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Senior Buyer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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