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Senior Buyer
| Reference | C-461-JA |
| Company | ATA RAIL |
| Location | Hackney, England/London All |
| Career Level | Not Specified |
| Job Type | Not Specified |
| Position Type | Contractor |
| Salary | 300 - 320 per day |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Company Size | Not Specified |
| Posted Date | March 26th 2012 |
| Start Date | Easter 2012 |
Senior Buyer - Civil Engineering - Rail Experience
Rate
£300 - £320 per day
Duration:
6-9 Months
Please note, this role will be starting on or around Easter, please only apply if you are able to start around this time.
Location:
East London
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a Large Civil Engineering Contractor based in East London. The projects will include Civils and Construction so candidates must have a strong background in either, working for Main/Principle Contractors.
Role Description
- Responsibility for the day-today purchasing of various goods and services.
- Building strong relationships with major suppliers, benchmarking new suppliers and engaging with the key internal stakeholders.
- Work with the Purchasing Team in developing and delivering on company procurement strategy.
- Negotiate prices and lead times with suppliers and the placing and expediting of purchase orders.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
Required Experience
- Be experienced in procurement, within the civil engineering sector of construction, with a proven and demonstrable ability to negotiate within a supply chain environment across a diverse range of projects and services
- Display a depth of experience in the field of Contracting including a thorough understanding of the tendering and construction process.
- Be well organised, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Be a proven communicator at all levels with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders across the Business
- Be IT literate, particularly with MS Office software
- Rail Engineering experience would be an advantage
Additional Information
Our client is a leading main contractor involved in the construction, rail and highways sector.
If you are interested in this role please send your CV to jenna.atter@ata-recruitment.co.uk and you can call on 01332 861333.
PLEASE NOTE
You MUST be eligible to live and work within the UK to apply for this role.