Senior Buyer

Our client is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. We are committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that contribute to the success of HS2 and the development of sustainable transportation solutions.
About the Role:
We are seeking to recruit a Senior Buyer on a freelance basis for approximately 6 months. This role will be based in the Brackley area to support the Procurement Manager for a section of works, managing the tender, analysis, negotiation, and award of subcontract packages.
Key Responsibilities:
• Tender Management: Manage the end-to-end tender process for subcontract packages, including preparation, analysis, negotiation, and award.
• Supply Chain Communication: Act as the face of EKFB in all interactions with the supply chain, ensuring communications and negotiations align with our values and Procurement & Supply Chain vision.
• Ethical Procurement: Conduct procurement activities to the highest ethical standards, making value-based procurement decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal stakeholders throughout the procurement process, ensuring their engagement and endorsement of recommendations.
• Presentation and Reporting: Prepare and deliver internal presentations to key stakeholders, articulating package strategies and award recommendations.
• About the Candidate:
• Written Skills: Excellent written skills with the ability to draft formal subcontract documents.
• Contract Knowledge: Experience with NEC contracts.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of supply chain principles, procedures, and methods.
• Analytical Skills: Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage diverse internal and external stakeholder parties to achieve successful project outcomes.
Personal Attributes:
• Collaborative: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ethical: Strong ethical standards and commitment to integrity in all procurement activities.
• Communicative: Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive: Proactive approach to problem-solving and managing procurement processes.
Benefits:
• Competitive daily rate based on experience
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project
• Collaborative and forward-thinking work culture
• Professional development opportunities