Sub-Contract Buyer (Leading Main Contractor) | 45,000 – 50,000 + car alloce (5k+), healthcare, pension, 25 days holiday | Permanent in Redhill

Job ID: 3112Location: RedhillRegion: SurreyContact: RobPhone: 07733 529 573I have an excellent opportunity for a Sub-Contract Buyer to join a leading Main Contractor on a permanent basis, based out of their offices near Redhill, Surrey.The company are a Major Main Contractor that work on a range of new build and refurbishment projects in a number of sectors including healthcare, education, private and public residential and student accommodation, and commercial markets.They are looking for an experienced Sub-Contract Buyer that has experience of procuring general construction sub-contract packages such as groundworks, RC frame, curtain walling / cladding, brickwork, scaffolding, M&E, carpentry & joinery, ceilings and partitioning’s and finishing trades.Package values range from 1000 to several million for major packages, with typical overall project procurement budgets of up to 30m. Typical project values are between 10m and 40m in new build and major refurbishments in the education, private and public residential and student accommodation and commercial markets. The Sub-Contract Buyer will be working on up to 4 projects at any given time, from pre to post contract, report to the Supply Chain Director and be working alongside other Sub-Contract Buyers and Procurement Assistants. The role is office based, with site visits required when necessary.Role Overview: Working in consultation with the pre and post-contract project management team, develop and implement the project procurement strategy aligned to the business supply chain management and procurement policies & proceduresLead the development of sub-contract works packagesWork with the business supply chain manager in the development and implementation of approved tender listsOwn and maintain the project Procurement ScheduleWhen providing pre-construction procurement support, assist with analysis of quotations, lead negotiations with prospective sub-contractors and suppliers, attending mid/post tender interviews where required, to develop robust, commercially competitive procurement solutions for inclusion in the bidTender enquiry management, analysis of returns and recommendations for best value procurement route (including labour, plant and material configuration options)Where required engage with the supply chain to investigate value engineering opportunities and ensure any VE proposed is properly understood and valued prior to submissionPlacing of Sub-Contract orders and management of the subcontract execution processExperience: Track record working as a Sub-Contract Buyer for a reputable Main ContractorExperience of procuring general construction sub-contract packages such as groundworks, RC frame, curtain walling / cladding, brickwork, scaffolding, M&E, carpentry & joinery, ceilings and partitioning’s and finishing tradesExperience working on new build and refurbishment projects ideally within the education, healthcare, private residential and student accommodation sectors, between 10m and 40m in value, from pre to post contract stagesJCT & NEC ExperienceBe a flexible, agile and dynamic team player with a ‘can do’ solution driven attitudeA strong understanding of the construction process and industry standard procurement procedures and a ideally a good understanding of standard construction forms of contractStrong negotiation and communication skills and the ability to factor in both project level and sector level considerations when determining the best value procurement strategyIf you are a Sub-Contract Buyer and feel you are a good match for this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob on: 07733 529 573