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- Annual Salary: Circa £36,000 - £38,500
- Location: Folkestone, United Kingdom
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join our Procurement Department as a Buyer, where you will play a crucial role in managing the procurement of equipment, works, and services essential for the successful delivery of our projects. This position is key to ensuring all resources are acquired on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
Day-to-day of the role:- Source and prepare supplier bidder lists ensuring compliance and capability to meet requirements.
- Collaborate with project managers to define schedules.
- Draft contracts, price schedules, technical specifications, and associated documents.
- Conduct commercial offer analysis and verify compliance with legal obligations by bidders.
- Organise and support meetings during the technical and commercial phases to challenge suppliers’ offers.
- Update commercial analysis and conduct final negotiations.
- Draft and manage the contract signing process.
- Monitor supplier performance, manage disputes, negotiate and draft amendments, and oversee change management.
- Report on the progress of procurement activities, dispute resolutions, and supplier performance to the group leader and manager.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in technical purchasing, preferably gained in a project-based environment.
- Strong IT skills - proficient in using ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comprehensive benefits package including generous bonus scheme and pension.
- 36 days holiday (includes bank holidays).
- Hybrid working applies after initial training period.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic team.
