Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement in Birmingham

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Buyer to join our EMEA Team in Birmingham, UK. This position will report directly to the Head of Procurement, UK/EMEA Lead Procurement.

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the procurement cycle for your assigned packages in accordance with project-specific requirements. This is inclusive of pre-order procurement activities and post-order award management:

• Capital equipment (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation, etc.)
• Construction trade contracts
• Professional services contracts
• Office replaces site indirect requirements

Additional Responsibilities:

• Act as a senior representative of the procurement department to the wider IPS team and ensure that IPS's procurement procedures are adhered to.
• Act as a representative of IPS to clients and be a key IPS interface for client procurement on assigned projects.
• Provide project procurement support and advice to the wider IPS team and clients on assigned projects.
• Involvement in project initiation, including supporting the development of the project procurement execution plan.
• Conduct detailed commercial evaluation of received supplier proposals.
• Prepare and submit Recommendation To Award packs for internal and external management approval.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Order/Contract packs.
• Conduct project reporting for both internal (IPS Project Managers) and external clients.
• Obtain order confirmations to ensure services or materials are being scheduled per order requests.
• Manage the change order process with suppliers and IPS, and client stakeholders for assigned orders.
• Manage the invoicing process with suppliers and IPS, and client stakeholders for assigned orders.
• Manage the order closeout process with suppliers and IPS, and client stakeholders for assigned orders.
• Maintain Approved Supplier Program records as well as request subsequent QA related documents.
• Research new qualified contractors and vendors as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5+ years of extensive prior experience in a project procurement role.
• Knowledge and experience of trade contracts and equipment procurement.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards MCIPS is desirable.
• Daily use of excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• May be required to travel for short durations periodically.
• Experience in the end-to-end procurement process.
• Ability to work at a pace within a project-based environment.
• Experience working in a matrix environment as part of a cross-functional project team.
• Sound commercial acumen and ability to negotiate both commercial agreements and contractual terms and conditions.
• Sound analytical proficiency with a solid understanding of commercial contract risk.
• IT literacy is essential, strong experience in MS Office, and ERP systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in line with project requirements, and work to established processes and procedures.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.