Buyer

Job Title: Project Buyer

Reporting to: Paul Lovatt (Procurement Manager)

Role purpose

The Project Buyer will be responsible for purchasing all materials used within the course of the Business. The Job holder will develop dependable supply sources and purchase all materials to the Company`s business requirements, using Group deals where required. Ensuring materials are delivered on time and on budget. They will ensure that all Group Purchasing specifications, policies and procedures are adhered too with the Business Plan.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

· Send out enquiries for appropriate materials and collate and analyse the returned quotations

· Place Orders with suitable Suppliers, ensuring goods are delivered on time and within budget

· Ensure quality and performance of materials are in line with required standards

· Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum value for money

· Interview & laise with new / potential suppliers as required

· Encourage and develop, negotiated agreements with suppliers and manufacturers within the envelope of the Business Procedures

· Ensure that Group Buying deals are adhered too alongside the Procurement Manager

· Ensure that Group Terms & Conditions are adhered too

· Ensure that all purchasing activity is compliant with Company Policies and Procedures

· Ensure compliance with the Group`s Health, Safety and Environmental Policy within the Purchasing Function

· Action Site Requests for additional materials

· Authorise all site call – offs for materials

· Order and authorise the hire of Plant Equipment and Small Tools

· Expedite all orders to ensure an efficient delivery schedule

· Organise Welfare Facilities for all Sites

· Contribute to improving the Business, protecting and enhancing the reputation of the Company

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

· Project Manager

· Site Managers

· Site Engineers

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder shall possess:

· Calm, understanding and empathetic approach to situations

· Team orientated, enthusiastic, willing to learn and develop in a fast moving department

· Good Level of interpersonal skills across the business

· Self-motivated and able to plan and organise effectively

· Resilient in the face of challenging situations

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.