Buyer in Preston, Lancashire

**ENGINEERING OR WATER SECTOR EXPERIENCE PREFERRED**

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