Senior Buyer (Subcontract)

Strabag Belgium NV; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm based in London seeks a Senior Buyer to support procurement strategy and delivery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in procurement and experience in drafting subcontracts. Responsibilities include managing procurement packages and liaising with suppliers. This full-time role emphasizes sustainability and offers good promotion prospects.

Benefits

Continuous training opportunities

Promotion prospects

Focus on health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting Subcontracts, ideally NEC3.
• Minimum 3 years in a subcontract procurement function.
• Experience of running simple procurement packages.

Responsibilities

• Support the PM in developing purchasing policy and strategy.
• Deliver procurement project strategy on all projects.
• Maintain the procurement schedule and draft subcontracts.

Skills

Drafting Subcontracts

Minimum 3 years in procurement

Running procurement packages

Knowledge of IT Systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Full‑time St James's Park, London Tunnel Construction Job-ID: req73587

If you are an ambitious Senior Buyer looking for a new challenge in the world of civil engineering and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

What matters to us

• Experience in drafting Subcontracts, ideally NEC3
• Minimum 3 years in a subcontract procurement function
• Experience of running simple procurement packages
• Knowledge and practical understanding of integrated IT System
• Literate and numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other office applications.

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Your contribution to our company

Reporting to the Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement Manager or on a smaller project the Project Commercial lead and responsible for supporting the delivery of the specified procurement packages, both key and routine. Also, a functional reporting line to the Group Procurement and Supply Chain Director. Ensuring group processes are followed at all times. The role will be within the Infrastructure Sub‑division, working primarily in London.

Requirements:

• Assist the Procurement Manager (PM) or Senior Procurement Manager (SPM) in developing the purchasing policy, strategy and planning. Endeavour to understand the main tenets of these strategies and what drives them.
• On all projects assist in delivering the procurement project strategy.
• Support the PM and SPM in delivering the procurement on the project.
• Understand the requirements of the procurement schedule and use it to inform your procurement actions.
• Carry out the procurement of non‑critical packages including the selection of the tenderers, preparation of the tender enquiry, responding to queries, mid tender interviews, comparison, assessment, negotiation and agreement of terms.
• Drafting simple subcontracts.
• Run and maintain the procurement schedule.
• Attend and input into meetings related to the procurement function with both internal and external parties.
• Have a basic knowledge of the Main Contract conditions and understand how these affect the package procurement you are carrying out.
• Take responsibility for your training, upskilling and development.
• Provide information to internal stakeholders as instructed by your line manager.
• Administration and producing reports and statistics as directed.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
• Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products/services; identifying potential suppliers.
• Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future.
• Work closely with the supply chain management team and provide any required support as directed by your line manager.
• Promote the use of internal companies as a first principle with regards to procurement.
• Assist the supply chain team in monitoring the supply chain performance, workload and financial status to protect the corporate position.
• To support work winning activities – strategic engagement of the supply chain, sending out enquiries, comparing quotations, writing quality documents.

Pre‑employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website.

What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE– clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry

You have very good promotion prospects and opportunities for continuous training.

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