Purchaser - Construction

Job Responsibilities:

• ;Provide “Best Value” procurement services for client Property/ Construction projects &; initiatives
• ;Control, organize, conduct and document purchase activities within Property / Construction
• ;Ensure compliance with applicable working methods, procedures and guidelines
• Responsible for driving negotiations of contracts and supporting the change order process
• Secure legal compliance, contract structure and content
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and opportunities, professionally challenging established ways of working, technical solutions etc.
• Contribute to product and service improvements and lower total cost of products and services through optimizing value chain. Professionally challenge suppliers to improve all aspects of supplier performance.
• Abide by the client’s values in all business transactions and operations.
• Contribute to cost and spend reporting
• Contribute to an environment where the client’s culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.
• Perform other procurement-related tasks as requested.

Skills:

• Proficiency in the formation, negotiation, award and administration of all types of contracts.
• Working knowledge of engineering/ construction industry contracting practices
• Experience in contract administration on construction / engineering projects including change management and dispute resolution
• Knowledge and understanding of contract formation and administration for materials, equipment, services and construction management. ;
• Knowledge of applicable clients purchase processes, working methods, rules and guidelines
• Some understanding of construction industry and market specific conditions, norms and macroeconomic trends, including cost drivers and cost structures
• Good knowledge of supplier and contractor capabilities
• Basic negotiation skills
• Some legal knowledge related to construction and project-related contracts
• Ability to adapt clients global procurement strategy to local procurement operations when it makes sense.
• Ability to understand and adapt to client’s corporate finance structure as it relates to procurement operations for Property and Construction Projects.
• Ability to articulate and practice the Group Code of Conduct in both internal and external deals and actions.
• Excellent computer skills, experience with project management platforms, Microsoft Office and web-based procurement platforms.
• Work is accomplished with moderate supervision. ; Follows established and detailed directions. ; Work is reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy.
• Excellent Oral and Written communication skills.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree (4 year) ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5-7 years