We are March……… the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defense, aerospace and nuclear.
We are currently seeking to employ a Buyer who will assist our established procurement team based out of our Burton offices
Key Responsibilities
Proactively negotiate, manage and build appropriate relationships with key suppliers. Identify, select and develop new suppliers to meet future business needs
Obtain and benchmark supplier costs ensuring value for money
Propose, implement and manage proactive cost reduction and supplier improvement plans
Carry out supplier operational reviews
First point of escalation for supplier issues
Manage internal customer relationships, providing a flexible responsive customer service for all internal customer specific requests/needs
Assist in the development and management of subcontractors to support business needs
Skills and Experience
Procurement experience working within the built environment (projects, M&E, facilities management)
Ability to follow Procurement Processes
Negotiation skills
Commercial awareness
Good IT skills including Word and Excel
Able to communicate effectively at all levels
Able to manage internal customer relationships
Able to self-motivate
Has well-developed problem-solving skills
Specific Qualifications
Clean driving license and own transport
Achieved or working towards CIPS membership
What we offer
A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position
An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees
Career development within a successful and growing business
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation