Senior Construction Buyer- Semiconductor

Senior Construction Buyer- Semiconductor

This company manages complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations across multiple sectors and countries.

As a senior buyer, you will:

• Manage the procurement of materials, goods, & services for assigned projects, ensuring cost, quality, & service.
• Drive added value through strategic sourcing, value engineering, innovation delivery & risk management.
• Deliver best in class performance through professional, competitive, & efficient buying processes, controls, & systems for the projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• For a P2P process from Sourcing to invoice clearance.
• Conduct complex bid process for equipment, materials, services inc. commercial evaluations.
• Write Procurement Project Execution Plans & Schedules with project teams & planning functions
• Secure the quality & timely delivery of goods & services for assigned projects.
• Negotiate with vendors and Master service & rebate agreements
• Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials.
• Ensure Authority Matrix is followed stringently.
• Create internal report & conduct external reporting for SMT
• Work with little supervision; mentoring & leading junior procurement.
• Identify new supplier sources & new sourcing strategies in assigned area.
• Co-ordinate the logistics of goods &/services required for assigned projects.
• Work with other buyers & Manager to eliminate waste processes.
• Assist in proposals support when required.

Essential Criteria

• Must have construction buying experience in the Semiconductor industry.
• Experience in a similar role within an engineering or construction company.
• A third level qualification preferably in supply chain or other related discipline.
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Strong negotiation skills & min of 6 years' work experience in a similar role.
• Ability to prioritise workload efficiently.
• Previous ERP experience ie SAP and Ariba
• Extensive travel required (in Europe) so you must have a valid EU passport to travel at short notice to different countries

Desirable

• Some tech knowledge of the Construction Industry would be an advantage.
• A third level qualification preferably in supply chain, engineering, or other related discipline.
• Results-driven with project management skills
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, & resilience - being able to adjust positively to situations that involve changing tasks &/or location, shifting priorities or ambiguity.

Core Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Follow-up
• Information Monitoring
• Maintaining performance under pressure
• Strong Negotiation
• Organisational Awareness
• Planning & Organising

Rewards: a competitive salary with full benefits are available and all expenses are covered for travel and accommodation when needed.