As a Buyer you will be responsible for all aspects of the procurement process in accordance with Robertson Group Procurement and Supply Chain Management Strategy in the delivery of requirements, under the guidance and supervision of the Lead Buyer. What you'll do:

Preparation and issue of request for proposals and quotations utilising suppliers from the appropriate company approved supplier's database
Compilation of data relating to supplier responses, highlighting inconsistences and differences, presenting information and responses in a manor to enable evaluation
Work with and advise project teams on material specifications and value engineered alternatives where appropriate
Propose order awards to the Head of Procurement and project team, highlighting distinguishing factors between suppliers and the rationale behind recommendations taking account of value adding service, whole life cost, sustainable solutions, etc
Lead and support final negotiations with selected suppliers to raise purchase orders for all materials and plant hire requirements in line with company policies and procedures to meet site programme requirements
Maximise benefit to the Robertson Group through standardisation of specifications and supply chain rationalisation to ensure best value
Drive process compliance through the implementation of systems to ensure efficient procurement process and continuous improvement
Liaise with sites to assist with the resolution of supply issues as and when required
Investigate and support the resolution of supplier invoice queries
Attend site and office-based Bid/Prestart/Project meetings as required
Provide regular reports on procurement betterment and ongoing performance evaluation and development of key suppliers and manufacturers
Manage relationships and Supply Chain agreements with selected suppliers, including agreement renewal; performance; spend; strengths; weaknesses and opportunities
Monitor the supply market to identify potential new suppliers and products and meet with suppliers to understand their products

Qualified to Level 4 CIPS, degree or equivalent industry experience. An interest in studying towards full MCIPS membership is advantageous
The role will require substantial experience of complex procurement processes within a construction related environment
The individual will need to demonstrate a proven track record in managing supplier relationships, negotiation, process compliance and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
The role will require excellent analytical and IT skills, strong commercial awareness, a measured approach to decision making and the ability to ensure best value procurement
The ability to adopt a pragmatic, yet disciplined approach to process compliance, is essential
Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work
Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay
Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations
Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level
Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions
Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output
Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands, People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team you'll be polite and respect other people's opinions; look for opportunities to learn; understand that processes and procedures really do matter; positively represent Robertson and contribute to the success of your team and our business

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We're bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you'll join the UK's largest family-owned construction, infrastructure, and support services business. And as a Buyer you'll be part of a team that's doing incredible things - for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.