Senior Buyer

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Director, you will be responsible for all material purchasing functions within the region, ensuring the smooth operation of quality systems across all materials purchasing activities.

• Preparation of schedules
• Competitively tender all relevant materials to be purchased by the region and analyse quotes
• Gain authorisation for completed comparison prior to order placement
• Place order in accordance with the Sitestream process
• Ensure purchase information and purchase orders packs are produced and delivered to the site teams in a timely fashion to meet current programmes
• Manage site queries and invoice queries on a regular basis
• Attend site meetings where required and assist with the smooth running of the sites in relation to material procurement
• Increase the material supply network to identify product innovations, potential cost savings and improvements in site services
• Ensure site operatives and managers are made aware of best practice for the handling and storage of materials
• Manage and coach other members of the buying team within the region
• Provide advice and guidance to other regional buyers where required
• Attend Buying Forums to help guide Group Buying Procedures towards a common approach
• Contribute to the development and implementation of buying procedures across the business
• Support the development of Group material specifications