Senior Construction Buyer- Semiconductor This company manages complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations across multiple sectors and countries. As a senior buyer, you will: Manage the procurement of materials, goods, & services for assigned projects, ensuring cost, quality, & service. Drive added value through strategic sourcing, value engineering, innovation delivery & risk management. Deliver best in class performance through professional, competitive, & efficient buying processes, controls, & systems for the projects. Key Responsibilities of the Role: For a P2P process from Sourcing to invoice clearance. Conduct complex bid process for equipment, materials, services inc. commercial evaluations. Write Procurement Project Execution Plans & Schedules with project teams & planning functions Secure the quality & timely delivery of goods & services for assigned projects. Negotiate with vendors and Master service & rebate agreements Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials. Ensure Authority Matrix is followed stringently. Create internal report & conduct external reporting for SMT Work with little supervision; mentoring & leading junior procurement. Identify new supplier sources & new sourcing strategies in assigned area. Co-ordinate the logistics of goods &/services required for assigned projects. Work with other buyers & Manager to eliminate waste processes. Assist in proposals support when required. Essential Criteria Must have construction buying experience in the Semiconductor industry. Experience in a similar role within an engineering or construction company. A third level qualification preferably in supply chain or other related discipline. Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal. Strong negotiation skills & min of 6 years' work experience in a similar role. Ability to prioritise workload efficiently. Previous ERP experience ie SAP and Ariba Extensive travel required (in Europe) so you must have a valid EU passport to travel at short notice to different countries Desirable Some tech knowledge of the Construction Industry would be an advantage. A third level qualification preferably in supply chain, engineering, or other related discipline. Results-driven with project management skills Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, & resilience - being able to adjust positively to situations that involve changing tasks &/or location, shifting priorities or ambiguity. Core Competencies Business Acumen Follow-up Information Monitoring Maintaining performance under pressure Strong Negotiation Organisational Awareness Planning & Organising Rewards: a competitive salary with full benefits are available and all expenses are covered for travel and accommodation when needed. Skills: negotiating buying purchasing construction