Senior Buyer

vor 3 Wochen


Sydney, Österreich Parklife Metro Vollzeit

Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Full time

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The Parklife Metro Consortium is working on an exciting new metro rail infrastructure project in Greater Western Sydney.

This city shaping project, which will be delivered under a Public Private Partnership, will provide a major economic stimulus for Western Sydney. 

WeBuild as a D&C Contractor member, will be responsible for the successful delivery of the design and construction elements of the project, and we are currently looking to appoint a Senior Buyer for Subcontract Commodity. 

Key responsibilities

  • As a Senior Buyer you will be responsible for the sourcing of various procurement site requirements/subcontract packages.
  • Ensure that all procurement processes adhere to group policies and procedures, meet project requirements.
  • Process all the assigned requisitions.
  • Preparation of bid evaluations, negotiating with supplier purchase order and formalizing agreements.
  • Complies with Webuild Group policies and procedures as amended from time to time
  • Supporting the Category Manager to define the strategy.
  • To define the Vendor List, preparing the request for proposal to send to suppliers, and managing commercial and contractual negotiation activities with the identified Vendors, to pursue synergy, qualitative excellence, and lead time optimization.
  • To perform assessment of Offers, also guaranteeing that they are technically checked by requesting Departments/Operational Units. Also, preparing summary tables of the final offers and recommendation in accordance with procedures.
  • Operate in full compliance with the Project procedures.
  • Managing supplier relations, in compliance with the Company's Code of Ethics, its Organization, Management and Control Model and its Anti-Corruption Model.
  • Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Target-oriented approach.
  • To ensure the successful delivery of the Project within the required constraints for time, cost, quality, safety, environment, and the community.
  • Conduct market survey, compare the technical and economical assets, deal with the applicants and suppliers to find the best technical and economical proposal to purchasing.
  • Review planned expenditure against budget and obtain approval for all procurements.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with Suppliers
  • Manage relationships and conditions with Suppliers
  • Works with Department Heads to identify timelines required in the procurement of goods and services
  • Expedites deliveries with suppliers as required
  • Ensures deliverables are achieved in line with Project deadlines.
  • Ensures deliverables are completed accurately and on time
  • Undertakes works in a manner that is consistent with the overall Project goals and meets the timeframes specified in the Project schedule.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Specialist Degree in Engineering.
Minimum Experience
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role.
  • Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works with sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. Preferred past experience in major infrastructure procurement.
  • Knowledge and experience with contemporary procurement systems, preferably ERP, SAP Ariba.
  • Proven planning, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work through issues with moderate complexity and guide others in the resolution of problem.
  • Sound understanding of the NSW Government Procurement Guidelines
Job-Specific Skills
  • Ability to manage personal stress
  • Sound interpersonal skills
  • Language: fluent English mandatory; an additional language constitutes an advantage
  • Good negotiation abilities
  • A strong commitment to a team-based environment
  • Experience in Microsoft Office and SAP
  • Strong collaborative skills
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Well-developed time management skills
  • Strong teaching and coaching skills
  • Solid technical writing and communication skills.
  • Flexibility and mobility
  • Process oriented
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Pay attention to detail
 
How to Apply: 

Please submit your most recent resume. 

Please note: Due to the high number of applications received, only those successful will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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