Buyer

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