Senior Construction Buyer- Semiconductor This company manages complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations across multiple sectors and countries.

As a senior buyer, you will: Manage the procurement of materials, goods, & services for assigned projects, ensuring cost, quality, & service.

Drive added value through strategic sourcing, value engineering, innovation delivery & risk management.

Deliver best in class performance through professional, competitive, & efficient buying processes, controls, & systems for the projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Role: For a P2 P process from Sourcing to invoice clearance.

Conduct complex bid process for equipment, materials, services inc.

commercial evaluations.

Write Procurement Project Execution Plans & Schedules with project teams & planning functions Secure the quality & timely delivery of goods & services for assigned projects.

Negotiate with vendors and Master service & rebate agreements Assist in the reallocation or disposal of excess materials.

Ensure Authority Matrix is followed stringently.

Create internal report & conduct external reporting for SMT Work with little supervision; mentoring & leading junior procurement.

Identify new supplier sources & new sourcing strategies in assigned area.

Co-ordinate the logistics of goods &/services required for assigned projects.

Work with other buyers & Manager to eliminate waste processes.

Assist in proposals support when required.

Essential Criteria Must have construction buying experience in the Semiconductor industry.

Experience in a similar role within an engineering or construction company.

A third level qualification preferably in supply chain or other related discipline.

Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal.

Strong negotiation skills & min of 6 years' work experience in a similar role.

Ability to prioritise workload efficiently.

Previous ERP experience ie SAP and Ariba Extensive travel required (in Europe) so you must have a valid EU passport to travel at short notice to different countries Desirable Some tech knowledge of the Construction Industry would be an advantage.

A third level qualification preferably in supply chain, engineering, or other related discipline.

Results-driven with project management skills Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, & resilience - being able to adjust positively to situations that involve changing tasks &/or location, shifting priorities or ambiguity.

Core Competencies Business Acumen Follow-up Information Monitoring Maintaining performance under pressure Strong Negotiation Organisational Awareness Planning & Organising Rewards: a competitive salary with full benefits are available and all expenses are covered for travel and accommodation when needed.

Skills: negotiating buying purchasing construction