Your new companyOur client is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities in the UK and Ireland.Your new roleWorking within the Procurement department as a Senior Buyer, you will assist in the identification of material and service framework requirements across all business divisions, together with contract-specific requirements. Utilising the procurement process, the Senior Buyer will put in place effective supplier agreements for use by the business contracts and divisions.Work with business divisions to identify purchasing needs for framework agreements.Evaluate the marketplace and supply base to develop category plans for allocated category responsibilities.Develop sourcing plans for areas of category responsibility working with the wider Procurement function.Carry out supplier evaluations in line with category approach and procedure.Prepare detailed bid / tender documents for the supply chain to price.Evaluate tenders and pricing submissions.Work with the supply chain and negotiate to obtain the most competitive pricing combined with security of supply / service, considering quality, whole-life costing and risk profile.Prepare tender reports and recommendations.Develop and execute specific product / service agreements as part of supplier / category management responsibilities.Achieve and report procurement cost savings.Work with the Transaction Services Master Data team to ensure robust procurement data in SAP.Support the Business Divisions with sound procurement support.What you'll need to succeedAbility to interpret data and analyse using ExcelProduct knowledge in determined category areasA thorough understanding of the tendering and purchasing processA clear understanding of domestic and European contract lawKnowledge of SAP procurement modules preferableExperienceProcurement expertise in the Infrastructure maintenance and Built Environment asset management sectorsA track record of conducting firm, fair and ethical negotiations with suppliersWhat you'll get in returnThis is an opportunity to manage transactional procurement activity for contracts up to £75m PA. On offer is hybrid work, brand-new offices in Dublin, a competitive salary and staff benefits package.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found