Buyer

You'll contribute across the full procurement lifecycle-from tender stage through to project delivery-helping ensure materials and subcontract packages are sourced effectively and on time.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nTo compile, send out sub-contract and materials enquiries for assessment by the Tender/Project team.\nTo assist Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager in the tender settlement process, meeting with key Tenderers where necessary and assisting with the production of commercial proposals on tender submissions including discounts / fixed price allowances for agreement with the Procurement Manager.\nLiaise with Senior Buyer/Procurement Manager and site management on both sub-contract and materials procurement, assist in proposing strategy for the procurement of key packages and agree critical programme dates within a procurement schedule.\nEnsuring and maintaining correct document management & storage\nAssist in delivery of procurement required for the project as agreed within the project procurement strategy.\nNew Supplier onboarding\nFor packages where Procurement are taking the lead, conclude the appointments through to production of a Subcontract Review Agenda and Order Number Request.\nCheck all order number requests for relevant packages ensuring that the correct process has been followed and that all requisite checks have been made, including but not limited to, financial checks, health and safety checks, competency of the organisation and supervision, previous performance scores, database status…\nContribute to the effective & sustainable management of VolkerStevin's supply chain, reviewing questionnaire's, ensuring performance ratings are carried out for allocated projects.\nInternal Governance checks , ensuring the correct use of documents (i.e order templates, REQ forms etc.)\nAssist in package negotiations with supply chain\nTo keep up to date with business objectives and internal policy and to work in line with VolkerStevin HSEQS procedures and objectives. \n\nAbout you\n\nExperience within procurement, buying, or supply chain (ideally within construction or civil engineering)\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills\nGood commercial awareness and organisational ability\nA collaborative approach and the ability to work across multiple projects\nKnowledge of procurement processes and compliance requirements\nHold or working toward CIPS qualification\n\nIf your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.\n\nWhy work with us?\n\nVolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.\n\nBy utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.\n\nWe offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.\n\nWe offer a range of benefits, including:\n\nCompetitive salary\nCompetitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday\nOption to buy additional annual leave\nPrivate medical care\nPension\nLife Assurance\nCycle to Work scheme\nShopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts\nTraining and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training\nFamily friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits\nEmployee Assistance\nFlexible working opportunities\nprogramme\nMental health, physical health, and financial support\n24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect\n\nWe believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect.

So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. \n\nIf you need support with your application, please contact us at \n\nAdditional information\n\nNote for Recruitment Agencies:\n\nOur preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.\n\nWe kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed \n\nVolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.\n\n#LI-DL1