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