For a
leading Engineering Procurement and Construction Company, specialized in
Power
Generation, we are seeking an experienced candidate for the position of Senior
Buyer.
Senior Buyer
Work location
London - UK
Type of work
Permanent
Start date
ASAP
Job description
Reporting
to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Buyer will provide procurement
support to our major clients.
Maintaining
effective and efficient supply relationships and mechanisms with
predominantly established suppliers to encourage and sustain a quality
supply service.
Issuing and
reviewing revocable and irrevocable letter of credits.
Within
given levels of authority, agree pricing, delivery and quality standards
with suppliers for specific parts, equipment or services and contract in a
timely manner.
Maintaining
an accurate record of proceedings through to contract completion and
conduct completion activities.
Prepare and
issue Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotation(RFQ)/Purchase
orders to external suppliers in accordance with Departmental and Company
operating procedures.
Support
complex/high value negotiations by gathering and interpreting data from
existing and potential suppliers and by participating in internal customer
or supplier meetings.
Drive and
direct critical activities with defined suppliers to ensure that delivery
of the contracted product or services to the customer at the contracted
time.
Liaise with
internal customers, suppliers and other departments to advise on progress
of activities to achieve on-time delivery to the required specification.
Conduct
regular reviews with suppliers to monitor, identify and report on issues
as required to ensure that contract conditions are complied with, and
agreeing targeted and actual levels of performance with suppliers.
Requirements
HNC/HND/Degree
in Mechanical or Electrical or equivalent working experience in
Procurement Department.
CIPS
qualifications beneficial.
A good
team player with an imaginative, proactive approach with strong interpersonal
skills will be required. The range of responsibilities is wide and there will
be a need to motivate and develop staff and support continuous improvement.
Willing
to travel to Nigeria
and other destinations abroad whenever the business required.
Must be eligible to live & work in the UK.
To apply for this job please send your updated CV by e-mail at jobs@aczenta.com
