Senior Project Buyer

Posted 1 day 7 hours ago by AtkinsRéalis

Permanent
Not Specified
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Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description

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Role: Senior Project Buyer
Location: UK

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Buyer for our supply chain management team in the UK during a pivotal period of growth. In this role, you will be responsible for complete project procurement activities, implementing comprehensive sourcing and procurement strategies that optimize costs, enhance supplier quality, and improve reliability. Additionally, you will report to the Head of Supply Chain, providing updates on project procurement plans, status reports, vendor management, and risk assessments. Your role will be crucial during project execution, ensuring effective management of supplier-related risks and opportunities.

What will you do?

  1. Sourcing Strategy - Implement effective sourcing strategies aligned with business goals to ensure suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future requirements.

  2. Supplier Relations - Manage relationships with suppliers, including negotiations, frame agreements, and purchase orders, in partnership with the Head of Supply Chain. Conduct direct negotiations to meet project target prices.

  3. Procedures - Apply and ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and plans within the project team.

  4. Monitoring - Monitor procurement status and update the Head of Supply Chain on issues. Proactively resolve issues related to cost, quality, and delivery.

  5. Process Excellence - Collaborate with the project team to identify new suppliers and ensure vendor prequalification according to company standards.

  6. Documentation - Document conditions for purchase documents, procurement procedures, and plans, ensuring compliance.

  7. Compliance - Adhere to Linxon Global SCM standards on health and safety, sustainability, ethics, and environmental regulations. Implement related instructions and procedures.

Experience required:

  1. Solid experience in Power Sector - Transmission & Distribution.

  2. Experience in project procurement negotiations for large orders (> 50 MUSD).

  3. Experience in Category Management and finalizing main orders for Substation Main Equipment.

  4. Strong technical knowledge in power transmission and distribution technologies, proposing cost-effective solutions.

  5. Analytical, independent, solution-oriented, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

  6. Extensive experience in commercial negotiations.

  7. Supporting supply chain resources in the Global Engineering & Technology Services (GETS) office in India.

Competencies/Skills Required:

  1. Preferred: Degree in Electrical Engineering.

  2. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  3. Professional presentation skills.

  4. High-level people development and leadership skills.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary structure

  • Hybrid work model

  • Industry-leading bonus and pension scheme

  • Car allowance

About Linxon

Linxon shapes energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity. We combine Hitachi Energy's technological expertise with Atkins Realis's project management to specialize in substations. Our vision is to deliver top-tier turnkey substation projects, leveraging advanced power technologies and project management excellence in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation sectors.

This role offers the chance to be part of a growing company, shaping its future. If you thrive on new challenges, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, and want to work with motivated professionals in the Substations EPC business, this is an excellent opportunity.

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