Job summary

The candidate will work with the Procurement Manager to understand procurement requirements and strategies, procuring materials, equipment, and services. They will build strong supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement processes

Key skills required for this role

buyer, senior buyer, project buyer, procurement assistant, purchasing officer, purchasing assistant, sourcing manager

Important

A proven background in an M&E purchasing role

Job description

Permanent vacancy for a Project Buyer - M&E:

Role Summary

The ideal candidate will work closely with the Procurement Manager and the project teams to thoroughly understand the project procurement requirements, including the procurement strategy and schedule, and be responsible for procuring materials, equipment, and services necessary to help deliver our clients projects. Additionally, build and maintain strong relationships with our supply chain partners, ensuring adherence to the key principles of procurement. Key competencies include a background in M&E purchasing, strong communication, negotiation, analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend tender handover meetings.
• Identify available sourcing options and propose & agree the approved suppliers for all project packages.
• Provide insights on current market conditions, including material and equipment availability and lead times.
• Advise the project team on what predicted discount value can be taken off quoted items.
• Attend validation meetings & demonstrate value added by procurement.
• Review opportunities to consolidate materials orders across multiple projects with suppliers for cost saving.
• Understand the specific delivery requirements for each project and inform the supply chain of these requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to gain better negotiation leverage and secure favourable terms.
• Ensure the correct subcontract order process and procedure has been adhered to.
• Check the subcontract documents and professional services agreements for completeness.
• Ensure all relevant technical and commercial clauses are included on the purchase order before issuing.

Competency Profile

• A proven background in an M&E purchasing role.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills.
• Thorough with a good attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office packages.