| Employment Type | Contract |
|---|---|
| Location | North Yorkshire, York, North Yorkshire |
| Industry Sector | Construction |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | c£30 per hour |
| Reference | MH-YK-CB |
| Date Advertised | 19-06-2008 - 00:02 |
My client is a member of one of the largest privately owned construction, contracting and engineering groups in the UK.
As the UK's leading modular building manufacturer, they have pioneered innovative building solutions in some of the most challenging situations and in sectors as diverse as; supermarkets, offices, hospitals, restaurants, schools and airports. From planning permission to building hand-over, they can take care of an entire project.
Plus, they can provide a whole range of extra business solutions, including; climate control, contemporary office furniture, fire and security systems as well as ramp and step access to ensure to the working environment is of the highest standard.
They employ over 1300 people throughout the UK and Europe. Their well-established infrastructure allows them to fulfil their commitment to providing a rapid response and a comprehensive support service to all customers, no matter where they are.
They are currently looking to recruit a Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager to join the team in York, North Yorkshire.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* To ensure that the best practicable price is obtained for subcontract requirements with due regard to quality performance and prevailing market conditions.
* To ensure that the goods and services are of acceptable standards and to agreed specifications.
* Be familiar with legal aspects of subcontracting and apply this knowledge to good effect in dealing with contractual arrangements.
* Have good product knowledge and be conversant with its application in building projects.
* Be conversant with the subcontract trades related to his area of spend including the monitoring and researching potential new subcontractors.
* Develop the use of partnership principles with key subcontractors incorporating standard scopes of works and subcontractor KPIs.
* Required to visit subcontractors and potential subcontractors both at their own premises and on construction sites.
* Have authority to sign subcontract agreements within the scope of their responsibilities.
NATURE & SCOPE:
* The subcontract activity controls a spend in the region of £12m per annum and involves the subcontract of on site construction requirements.
* Experience in the Construction / Building industry is essential
* The job holder shall have a professional approach to purchasing and will be a Member of the Institute of Purchasing and Supply and must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
* The Senior Buyer will be expected to keep abreast of all applicable relevant contractual, legal and commercial requirements.
