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Closing Date: 30/06/2022

Sub-Contract Buyer

POST:                                     Sub-Contract Buyer

Reporting to:                      Senior Buyer & Commercial Director

Summary of Position       Reporting to the Senior Buyer and liaising with Sub-contractors to agree the most favourable terms possible for each work package within the procurement schedule.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the commercial and contracts team, providing value engineered options for materials and sub-contract packages
• Identifying potential sub-contractors  and new products
• Produce procurement schedules and report on same
• Ability to expedite quotes to ensure timely appointment of sub-contractors
• Be able to deliverer cost savings and reductions and meet commercial targets and budgets set by senior management team
• Ability to read construction, civil and architectural drawings and specifications.  Ability to read and interpret BOQ’s, construction contracts and other commercial documents.
• Attend site management meetings and report on procurement progress and potential issues
• Ability to manage the procurement process for a variety of different construction projects running concurrently.
• Obtaining quotes from a range of sub-contractors for all packages included in project plans and drawings
• Agreeing delivery times
• Keeping detailed records and maintaining well‐organised work schedules
• Assessing the reliability of sub‐contractors and suppliers
• Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials
• Obtaining and forwarding information on Equal and approved materials
• Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services
• A self-starter who can work on their own initiative within a fast paced environment with the ability to drive the procurement process forward.
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports in order to maximise efficiency within the business
• Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers & Sub-contractors
• Competent in the use of Conquest and Redsky
• Saving of information to OHMG’s Common Data Environment (Dalux) as per existing folder structure
• Ensure compliance with H & S responsibilities as outlined in the Company Policy
• Compliance with ISO 9001, 14,001 & ISO 45,001 Management Systems

 

Essential criterion

• Construction related degree
• 3 years relevant experience

 

Desirable criterion

• Working knowledge of Conquest and Redsky
• Attained or working towards membership of RICS/MCIOB

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