Buyer

PURPOSE

• Deliver the procurement process at Divisional Level for purchase ledger purchases, materials, plant hire and non-contract related expenditure.
  KEY ACCOUNTABILIES
  
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
  
• Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.
  
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs.
  
• Liaise closely with the Central Procurement lead/Regional Buyer to ensure that Procurement Policy and Procedures are followed at local level and recommendations for improvement and innovation are communicated effectively.
  
• Liaison with Site and Management Teams to determine material requirements and delivery schedules
  
• Generation and accurate utilization of procurement and system management tools
  
• Placement of material purchase orders as required in conjunction with the Regional Buyer
  
• Provide job support/cover for the Plant Administrator, placement of Plant Hire Orders as required
  
• Establishment and maintenance of relationships with suppliers to maximize the profitability of the business and to ensure that the businesses objectives are achieved
  
• Provision of professional and service driven assistance to all divisions of the Water Business ensuring that material/plant hire orders are expedited effectively
  
• Develop effective working relationships with Group Accounts Teams/Procurement Business partner to ensure effective processing of good receipt documentation and closing out invoice queries
  
• Actively support management and site teams and offer a personal and dedicated approach to procurement solutions
  
• Liaise with estimating/design/site teams ensuring accurate material/hire costs are utilized at tender stage
  
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary to effectively undertake the role
  
• Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times
  
• Carry our any other reasonable task required to enable the Company to meet its targets and objectives
  SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
  
• Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages
  
• Commercial and financial awareness
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Time management skills
  
• Decision making and problem-solving ability within the extent of personal responsibility
  
• Work effectively within the Procurement Team
  BEHAVIOURS
  
• Role model the values of the Group – Trust & Integrity, Quality, Talent, Respect and Reliability – in all activities and interactions with employees, clients and stakeholders
  
• Display assertiveness and persistence by reacting positively to set-backs
  
• Work as part of a team by showing respect, support and consideration for the views and actions of colleagues and others
  
• Focusing on results for the business including strategic awareness (seeing opportunities for commercial gain)
  
• Effective thinking and decision making/problem-solving
  
• Presenting information and arguments convincingly and persuasively
  
• Taking a personal pride in achievements and giving recognition to others for their part