Carmichael a seeking an experienced Buyer to join the teams on a permanent basis in Buckingham.
Run set up meetings and package criticality assessments
Write and get approved Package acquisition Plans (PAPs)
Run ‘Compete For’ Expression of Interest (EOI) process
Complete Financial and Common Assessment Standard (CAS) Assurance on tenderers and Shortlist tenderers.
Run the Tender process (Quality and Commercial) from inception to completion. Prepare Tender comparison (Quality and Commercial)
Recommend the preferred Sub contractor on a tender recommendation Report (TRR)
Prepare NEC3 Sub contracts with Commercial team
Prepare the Recommendation For Award RFA and any business case report ensuring internal approval.
Assist in onboarding Sub contractors onto Tradex
Contract Administration (Encompass & CPA)
Use Docusign to issue VOs & Sub contracts
Cost Comparisons for VO type works or low value items not needing a tender.
Meet the Buyers / Events
Maintain the TES (Procurement Schedule)
Assist / Support others in the material buying team / SCM team (buyer / assistant buyer)
Attend any relevant Procurement and Supply Chain team meetings
Suggest solutions for process improvements
Complies with all corporate procurement processes & procedures
Manages procurement against a procurement programme
Ensure that capacity of the market is fully considered during the tendering process
Key Skills and Qualifications
Qualified by experience or academically with A Levels, HNC or a Degree
MCIPS (or working towards)
Experience of working as a Buyer or Senior Buyer within complex Major Infrastructure projects.
Experience of NEC 3 Sub contracts
Infrastructure supplier & product knowledge
Self- Motivated
Organised and good record keeping
Team player with great interpersonal and communication skills.
Good time-management skills.