Purchasing Officer NEW

Job description

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, your role is to support the department’s purchasing processes acrossmaterials, equipment, plant and machinery to include vendor solicitation and if appropriate, pre-qualification;quotations, negotiation and award; vendor performance feedback and monitoring; dispute resolution; and vendor management.

As a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritising safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process.

Encouraging open communication, recognising and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.

• 3 years + Previous procurement experience in the construction industry
• Experience with procurement systems
• Business or commercial qualification
• Ensure that purchasing policy and procedures are followed with regards to the purchase of materials, equipment, plant and machinery, and vendors
• Conduct due diligence on appropriate supply chain partners and make recommendations for vendors
• Sourcing suitable materials as per site requirements & associated spec for same
• Agree costs & deliveries with suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders for procuring materials, equipment, plant and machinery
• Manage the maintenance of a database for materials, equipment, plant and machinery
• Coordinate company-wide initiatives to improve cost-recording

Plant

• Oversee Maintenance & Distribution of Own Plant
• Source External Plant when required
• Maintain Internal & External Plant Database
• Process Plant Orders

General

• Oversee External Transport
• Oversee Own Transport Fleet
• Produce Cost Reports as requested
• Deal with Invoice Queries in timely manner
• Maintain Supplier Relationships
• Other Duties as they arise in Purchasing Dept

The successful candidate will have a highly organised approach and ability to execute complex tasks and procedures with strong attention to detail in managing information, including database & file management. Along with a proven track record of building relationships with external suppliers.