Senior Project Buyer

The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London’s state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.

The role is based on site in Acton (West London) and you will be required to attend site 3 days a week.

As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring that procurement activities are undertaken for your allocated area of responsibility, in a timely and cost-effective way and that contracts are only awarded to approved suppliers in-line with the organisations policies and procedures.  In doing so you will ensure the project has a fit for purpose supply chain, which supplies fit for purpose materials, in-line with project budgets and forecast, on-time and in full, to prevent delays to project delivery.  This is an integral role within the company to ensure profitability of projects is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake end-to-end procurement activity, from procurement plan/strategy formation through to contract execution.
• Manage procurement activities for allocated areas of responsibility; in doing so you will develop and maintain market/category knowledge to better inform procurement decisions.
• Conduct negotiations with the supply chain ensuring the best possible price is achieved without compromising on quality; in doing so you will agree pricing schedules, payment terms and key contractual terms.  
• Ensure Procurement processes and procedures are followed to ensure compliance with key governance frameworks.
• Produce required procurement documentation e.g., Procurement plans, Tender documentation and obtain approvals at the appropriate levels as aligned to governance structure. 
• Record and report savings in accordance with established guidelines.
• Capture and contribute to lessons learned to ensuring changes are applied to the next project and or Procurement exercise. 
• Undertake procurement activities as directed for the Project.
• Engage and communicate efficiently with internal customers and other functions as necessary in executing Procurement activities.
• Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant Anthro policies.
• Conduct regular review meetings with the Project Managers to ensure alignment, including a review of ongoing activities.
• Monitor Project supply chain performance.
• Managing notification of delay to site delivery and feedback to site for any costs incurred
• Ensure any contractual changes are implemented and amended in the contract and any associated purchase orders.

Essential           

• Qualification within Procurement, or equivalent

Desired

• Previous experience with JCT contracts

Person specification

Essential           

• Experienced in using ERP systems, SAP Business One and Asite are the current systems.
• Excellent knowledge of Contract Law
• Previous experience of NEC contracts
• Adept in using MS Office programmes.

Desired

• Hold a UK driver’s license.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Competencies / Behaviours:

• Commercially astute
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills at all organisational levels, internal and external.
• Strong analytical skills
• The ability to be work flexibly to meet project demands

Experience

Essential           

• Previous experience within a Senior Buyer position
• Experience within the construction/ infrastructure industry.

Desired​​​​​​​

• Experience within an M&E contractor.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.