We are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager to work in the Civils

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:10:49 GMT

department of a large main contractor involved in several exciting infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle and will be overseeing a team of buyers / senior buyers. A background of procurement in either Civil Engineering or Construction is essential. You will mainly be managing the subcontractor procurement process but will also be expected to cover the materials side so knowledge in this area is also required. You will likely have a background with a main civils contractor.

CIPS qualification would be advantageous. This role will cover a South-Eastern region with the head office based in Bracknell. £60,000.00 - Contact seller

Supply Chain Manager (Construction) Berkshire - Ref:10037BT

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:18:27 GMT
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An International provider of technical services to industrial, commercial and government Clients across multiple markets is looking to recruit a Purchasing and Buying Professional with experience and proven success in the Construction Industry to take full responsibility for the Supply Chain.

There remit will include:

Responsibility for all Construction Procurement.

Managing engagement of the Supply Chain.

Ensuring competent contractors meet all Contract requirements.

Developing a Procurement Strategy.

Managing the Tender process from Design Stage to Award of contract.

Preparing and Issuing Tender Contract Documentation.

If you have appropriate Construction experience and are looking to join the local team of a respected and successful worldwide Company:

call Bruce Tucker on

or upload your CV to this site and we'll contact you.. £0.00 - Contact seller

TitleSupply Chain Manager (Civils, Infrastructure, Rail, Roads)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:21:21 GMT
/>Salary Basic Negotiable plus Car/Car Allowance plus pension, healthcare and 26 days
LocationGlasgow (Central Belt)

Benefits
?Large PLC
?Extensive training available
?Public Sector & Major Blue Chip Private Sector end client
?Working on High Profile projects
?Company will sponsor candidates to further their qualifications

Job Role

Responsibilities include
?Managing contracts to meet project requirements
?Ordering Plant and Materials
?Approving Suppliers
?Liaising with Sub-Contractors
?Liaising with Site and Office Staff
?Liaising with Estimating and Work Winning
?Responsible for Buying Department

Current projects include major Roads and Rail works across the central belt of Scotland. Other works currently onsite include Structures, Wind Farms and Water Treatment Works.
The business is looking ahead to large expansion of the team due to the size of ongoing projects and future order book of projects.

Background to the Client

The client is a global PLC with interests both in the UK, Middle East and North Africa. On a permanent basis the client currently employs over 40,000 people worldwide and many more on a contractual basis. Operating as a market leader for Building Quality, Innovation and Health & Safety the clients has an impressive portfolio of Public Sector and blue chip Private Sector clients. In terms of remit the clients offers significant services in Civil Engineering, Building, Utilities, IT and Facilities Management

Background to SkyBlue

We provide temporary and permanent labour for clients in Construction, Civil Engineering, Highways, Utilities and Business Services, including Facilities Management. Each of our 14 offices is staffed by specialist recruitment personnel who are all professionally trained and qualified through the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Summary

Suitable candidates will be in or will have fulfilled the following roles; Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement, Buying, Senior Buyer.. £0.00 - Contact seller

TitleSupply Chain Manager (Civils, Infrastructure, Rail, Roads)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:21:21 GMT
/>Salary Negotiable plus Car/Car Allowance plus pension, healthcare and 26 days
LocationGlasgow (Central Belt)

Benefits
?Large PLC
?Extensive training available
?Public Sector & Major Blue Chip Private Sector end client
?Working on High Profile projects
?Company will sponsor candidates to further their qualifications

Job Role

Responsibilities include
?Negotiation of Contracts
?Negotiation of Sub-Contractors
?Liaison with Site and Office personnel
?Ordering of Materials
?Scheduling of Deliveries
?Specification analysis with commercial and estimating teams

Current projects include major Roads and Rail works across the central belt of Scotland. Other works currently onsite include Structures, Wind Farms and Water Treatment Works.
The business is looking ahead to large expansion of the team due to the size of ongoing projects and future order book of projects.

Background to the Client

The client is a global PLC with interests both in the UK, Middle East and North Africa. On a permanent basis the client currently employs over 40,000 people worldwide and many more on a contractual basis. Operating as a market leader for Building Quality, Innovation and Health & Safety the clients has an impressive portfolio of Public Sector and blue chip Private Sector clients. In terms of remit the clients offers significant services in Civil Engineering, Building, Utilities, IT and Facilities Management

Background to SkyBlue

We provide temporary and permanent labour for clients in Construction, Civil Engineering, Highways, Utilities and Business Services, including Facilities Management. Each of our 14 offices is staffed by specialist recruitment personnel who are all professionally trained and qualified through the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Summary

Suitable candidates will be in or will have fulfilled the following roles; Supply Chain, Junior Buyer, Pre-contract, Buyer, Procurement, Buying, Senior Buyer.. £0.00 - Contact seller

Responsibilities Under the direction of the Senior Buyer, specific

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:21:21 GMT

responsibilities of the role include: General clerical functions both electronic and hard copy. Maintaining the ordering and logistic systems. Preparation/Issuing enquiries and placing orders for materials/plant requirements. Entering orders on the COINS system. Proactive liaison and advice to other Project Team members with regards to Material and Plant requirements. Expediting ensuring Key materials and plant are delivered in a timely fashion. Assisting with Subcontract administration as required. Attend and represent Procurement at Pre start meetings as required. Checking and validating Purchasing card expenditure. Assisting with the management of Kier Southern Supplier Agreements. The Individual Candidates should: Be numerate and literate, as well as being an enthusiastic team player Have good IT skills Thrive on new challenges. Have previous experience within a construction environment (preferably Main Contractor) Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with COINS ordering system preferred but not essential.. £0.00 - Contact seller

My client is a leading manufacturer of high technology products, seen in a broad

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:02:40 GMT

range of markets. Based in Luton, they have an excellent track record and are experiencing a period of sustained growth. Please only apply for this role if you are based in Luton.

They require a highly motivated Assistant Buyer to complement their purchasing teams with the processing and delivery of orders.
expediting orders. Initially 50 % of the role will be involved with Customer Service and candidates will need to be versatile and flexible to meet the business needs

Key Tasks will be:

Placing orders for consumables
Managing stock levels
Buying parts to a specific bill of materials.

The post will involves:

Entering orders onto the sales ledger.
Ensuring that customer orders manage quotes.
Internal liaison with purchasing to ensure that material flow is timely.
Any other general administration duties as and when required.
Order acknowledgements.
Processing enquiries from new or existing customers.
Customer service with new and existing customers.
Managing orders through the business from receipt of order right through to the finished order.

To be considered, you will posses at least 2 years general administration experience, preferably from within a "fast paced" manufacturing company. You should posses excellent communication skills and be experienced with MS Office applications (i. e. Word, Excel, etc).

Alliance Consulting is acting as an employment agency in this respect.
Alliance Consulting specialise in the placement of engineers throughout the UK.. £18,000.00 - Contact seller

Job PurposeThe control of materials and services purchasing for Facilities and

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:37:41 GMT

Maintenance contracts including enquiries, analysis of quotations, sourcing and the placement of orders together with the compilation of orders from site requisitions and maintenance using iCON back office systemPricipal Duties & Responsibilities* Provide purchasing support to the purchasing manager and to estimating, project and commercial staff where directed. * Development and maintenance of business relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors. * Source materials and obtain prices and delivery. * Prepare enquiries, obtain quotations and prepare bid analysis. * Placement of orders. * To oversee and manage the materials and services purchasing function on day-to-day basis for designated activities and/or projects. * To compile and send out enquiries where required or requested. To source and procure materials and services for projects in liaison with project teams. * To support the Facilities purchasing team in the delivery of services to the project teams. * To record and report on achieved expenditure against allowances. * To review current arrangements to ensure that the "best value" is achieved at all times. Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications Required* Ideally would have experience of negotiation and purchasing within the building services industry. * Have product knowledge of gods and services used within the Building Services industry. * Good understanding of education, or qualified by experience. * Experience of negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors. Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.. £25,000.00 - Contact seller

Position: Subcontract Buyer Package: £40-45k, car allowance and excellent

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:37:41 GMT

benefits package Company: Main Contractor operating within a variety of building sectors across the London and South, currently looking for a Subcontract Buyer for New build and Refurbishment projects to £30m Role: You will be required to source Subcontractors who meet company standards, lead negotiations and agree contract conditions, this role will include Kpis and performance management. Key tasks and responsibilities include:- Ensuring that effective cost management is achieved Prepare and place subcontracts in line with Business requirements Manage and close out tender and contract negotiations. Ensure selection conforms to corporate strategy. Measure and manage subcontract supply chain performance. Develop an ongoing supply chain to reduce cost and risk. Focus upon key supply chain relationships. Requirement: The ideal candidate will be experienced at subcontract procurement. You will demonstrate a successful track record of leading supply chain activity in operational procurement with a Main Contractor focused upon the building market. Suitable candidates will be fully competent in tender and contract procurement practice and processes. The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the ability to operate as part of a team with strong contractual and commercial knowledge and will be firmly focused on key relationship management.. £45,000.00 - Contact seller

Job Description Our client provides a comprehensive construction service

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:16:51 GMT

throughout central Southern England. They have a high percentage of negotiated work and repeat business which is a reflection on the relationships that they build with their clients working on projects both large and small. An opportunity has arisen based in their Hertfordshire office for a Subcontract Buyer. The successful applicant will be working in a small but busy Procurement department dealing with all aspects of Procurement but predominately Subcontract and Supply Chain implementation for the Region. This role is diverse and has the potential to quickly expand. Responsibilities Support the Head of Procurement with other procurement tasks which are considered business critical or carry significant business risk or will improve the overall efficiency of the procurement process. Be involved in the development and implementation of our procurement strategies/procedures to deliver the overall Procurement Objectives. Create and maintain strong relationships with our Supply Chain that will deliver proven bottom line profitability, efficiency and provide a high level of service to the business & project teams. Carry out constructive critical reviews, Identify and propose areas of reform including appraisal of vendor capabilities, Enquiries, negotiation of commercial agreements and production of vendor selection recommendation reports. Carry out and manage Vendor Performance management reviews. Supporting tender or bid teams where appropriate. Communication, liaison and support to other key commercial/contract personnel on procurement matters. Support and manage the Subcontract administration for the region ensuring Best Practice is observed. Attending and representing procurement at meetings. Supporting other areas within procurement as required. The Individual Candidates should: - Ideally be members of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. - Have a working knowledge of both Main Contract and Subcontract Agreements - Understand the need for a robust unambiguous contract. - Experience in managing change / overcoming resistance to change - Excellent communication Skills and ability to liaise at all levels of the business - Experienced Team Leader with proven project management skills - Experience in managing relationships and undertaking negotiation. - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. - Experience with COINS ordering system preferred but not essential. - A Main Contractor background is preferred.. £0.00 - Contact seller

Job Description Our client provides a comprehensive construction service

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:16:51 GMT

throughout central Southern England. They have a high percentage of negotiated work and repeat business which is a reflection on the relationships that they build with their clients working on projects both large and small. An opportunity has arisen based at their Hertfordshire office for an Assistant Buyer/Buyer. The successful applicant will be working in a small but busy Procurement department dealing with all aspects of Procurement including materials, plant orders and subcontract administration requirements for the Maple Cross based construction projects. Initially the job will start as a clerical function but will quickly expand, giving excellent career development opportunities. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Senior Buyer, specific responsibilities of the role include: General clerical functions both electronic and hard copy. Maintaining the ordering and logistic systems. Preparation/Issuing enquiries and placing orders for materials/plant requirements. Entering orders on the COINS system. Proactive liaison and advice to other Project Team members with regards to Material and Plant requirements. Expediting ensuring Key materials and plant are delivered in a timely fashion. Assisting with Subcontract administration as required. Attend and represent Procurement at Pre start meetings as required. Checking and validating Purchasing card expenditure. Assisting with the management of Supplier Agreements. The Individual Candidates should: Be numerate and literate, as well as being an enthusiastic team player Have good IT skills Thrive on new challenges. Have previous experience within a construction environment (preferably Main Contractor) Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with COINS ordering system preferred but not essential.. £0.00 - Contact seller

Working for a highly successful PLUMBING AND HEATING distributors. The

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:41:00 GMT

successful candidate will be responsible for having constant contact with customers over the plumbing trade counter. You will be focused on providing very good plumbing tool and equipment product knowledge. You will also have responsibilities for managing a number of key accounts. The successful candidate will work closely with the Branch Manager to service effectively the needs of the client base. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills. My client is looking for a successful sales professional who is comfortable working on their own initiative. In return for your efforts and skills you will receive a generous salary and bonus structure. You will be a flexible individual with a mature outlook and bags of common sense. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within a Group where progression and development are actively encouraged. We offer great benefits including pension scheme and share saving scheme. The ideal person should possess sales experience within a builders or plumbers merchants. They must have the ability to build rapport with customers as there will be alot of customer face sales and telephone sales. They should have enthusiasm, charisma and a good knowledge of the construction industry with a flare for sales. The position will entail new business and managing existing accounts. There is alot of career progression within this company for the right person.. £25,000.00 - Contact seller

JOB TITLE: Buyer ACCOUNTABLE TO: Supply Chain Manager JOB SUMMARY Achieve the

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:41:00 GMT

procurement of goods and services to satisfy the needs of the client at the lowest cost and by the most cost-effective means. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain accurate records of all purchasing transactions. Ensure the prompt authorisation of invoices / credits, resolving problems and taking actions to prevent repetition. Build and improve relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Evaluate all new suppliers and subcontractors, monitor supplier performance and maintain approved supplier list. Take ownership of requests and resolve problems to ensure timely delivery. Provide management information and statistical data as required. Add value to purchasing process. Comply with departmental procedures as specified in QMS, recommending changes/improvements as appropriate. Obtain maximum value for the companys expenditure. Gain market awareness in terms of competition, product availability and new products. Answer all calls and respond to all requests in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. Membership of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (or studying for). Several years experience of working in a Purchasing environment. Excellent communication and relationship skills. MS Office, Spreadsheet, Database experience coupled with keyboard skills. BEHAVIOURS: Organisation and planning. Literacy and numeracy. Influencing and negotiating skills.. £30,000.00 - Contact seller

PROCUREMENT MANAGER Profile: A degree qualified engineer (or chartered engineer)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:41:00 GMT

or other construction professional experienced in major civil and I or building projects. The successful person must have the ability to work on their own initiative in addition to being able to work in a collaborative partnering team with architect, cost consultant and constructor. Project; A multi-partnering partnering contract entering schematic design stage with construction planned to commence first quarter 2009 and complete 201 1. Built up area exceeds 500. 000MZ made up of 9 No. office towers. a 461 room 4 & 5 star hotel tower and multi storey podium carpark. Responsible To: Client Representative Commercial Manager. Responsibilities: Liase with the constructor to develop the format and content for the proposed business case submissions to the client for review and approval of budget expenditure; With the assistance of other consultants advise the client as to the relative merits of tenders, prices and estimates received from the constructor on the basis of best value; together with the cost consultant prepare a report on tenders with appropriate recommendations for the clients review and approval; Co-ordinate such studies as may be required to determine the feasibility of the clients requirements and obtain from the cost consultant an initial budget estimate and preliminary cost plan; Value engineering of design solutions to meet budget requirements; Cost plan team meeting member for the review and agreement of direction to proceed with for various aspects of the project design; Liase with the constructor to develop and agree the procurement strategy; Assist the client in considering the implications of any cost feasibility study prepared by any member of the project partnering team and any preliminary designs and programme on the budget; With the constructor and other team members interview potential companies to confirm suitability and acceptance of their ability to tender and carry out the contract works; Assist the core group in reviewing the terms of any volume supply agreements notified to it and make recommendations to the core group as to its appropriateness in relation to the project; Research market conditions and assist with strategies to minimize the impact of inflation.. £80,000.00 - Contact seller

Organisation DescriptionA joint venture between a large contractor and a large

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:24:58 GMT

Consultancy operates the EMAC (Enhanced Managing Agent Contractor) contract in Highways Agency contracts across the Southern Region of the Country. The company draws on the extensive experience, support and proven track record of its two joint venture partners and provides a full range of services to the Highways Agency. Job DescriptionThey are currently looking for an Assistant Buyer to the Supply Chain department within the Bristol office. You will ensure best value when purchasing goods, materials and services in compliance with the authority policy, and report all costs accurately each month. Assisting the Supply Chain Manager, you will communicate purchase processes to staff and liaise with the accounts team to assist in ensuring accurate and timely payment and cost booking. You will monitor and performance measure suppliers, and source suitable suppliers when required. Person SpecificationA strong educational background and the confidence to communicate clearly at all levels with those internal and external to the organisation are essential. The ability to schedule your workload to meet priority deadlines and impeccable organisational skills are pivotal to the role, along with competent MS Office skills and experience of an accounts or procurement package. Proven commercial experience within the construction industry is desirable. Candidates will also be required to work on their own initiative. £20,000.00 - Contact seller

Organisation DescriptionA joint venture between a large contractor and a large

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:24:58 GMT

The Company The Friary Electrical Company Limited was founded in 1945 and

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:19:07 GMT

specialises in high quality and technically demanding installations, 75% of all contracts are undertaken within the Health Sector. The Role You will carry out the procurement of electrical components and materials on our project sites via daily site requests and planned procurement schedules. You will also assist and provide support to the Operations and Estimating Departments, with a wide range of projects: Undertake the procurement of materials requested direct from site. To contact any suppliers who did not return prices during the tender period stating the project has now turned live. To send out enquires against schedules and analyse quotations received. Place orders in line with the procurement scheduled dates. To liaise with relevant departments on invoice queries. Any other ad hoc duties required by the Contracts or Estimating Directors or Managers. You will have excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication and IT skills, with an ability to use tact and remain calm under pressure. You must have the ability to use initiative and adopt a flexible approach to your work. Requirements- At least 3 years experience in a purchasing role - A knowledge in Electrical Contracting Components - Be able to display negotiation skills - Have a willingness to learn - Computer literate with an understanding of Microsoft Office applications (inc. Excel, Word & Outlook) - Good communication skills both written and oral - Fully numerate - Ability to prioritise work load - Good attention to detail - Good organisational skills - Ability to work within a team and liaise with people at all levels Salary- Salary depending on skills and relevant experience - 22 days paid holidays and 8 bank holidays. Please send your CV and Covering letter, quoting Ref AB1 in your subject heading. If you have not heard back within seven days, on this occasion your application has not been successful. Thanks for your understanding.. £0.00 - Contact seller

PROCUREMENT MANAGER – Abu Dhabi, UAE - Ref: 3927 A leading construction

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:25:25 GMT

group based in Dubai, is going through a period of rapid growth and is extending its operations into Abu Dhabi. They wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced person in the position of Procurement Manager, to be based in the Area Office in Abu Dhabi. Overall Mission: Reporting to the Area General Manager, the Procurement Manager will assume overall responsibility for Procurement of materials and services for all contracts and other departments and functions, while ensuring that most competitive terms considering the price, delivery and quality are achieved. Key Responsibilities will include the following: 1. Overall responsibility for all procurement for Sites and other departments. 2. Evaluate and negotiate major supply offers and finalise most competitive supplies. 3. Price negotiation with approved suppliers on repeat or long-term orders. 4. Ensuring correct approvals of Purchase Orders. 5. Follow-up and monitoring of long-lead and critical supplies. 6. Monitoring of stock held in central and site stores. Qualifications and Experience – Graduate, with a minimum of 15 years experience primarily with civil engineering contractors and with a minimum of 5 years at this level. Previous experience of working in the UAE and familiarity with suppliers and service providers in the region would be a distinct advantage. Should also be experienced at sourcing internationally. Must be computer literate Employment Terms - Unlimited duration contract on a single or family accompanied basis with basic salary paid monthly in UAE Dirhams (pegged to the US$). Other benefits include: fully furnished accommodation with allowances for utilities charges; assistance with education fees; fully-serviced vehicle; private health insurance; personal accident and life insurance; annual leave of 28 working days per year; economy flights for employee and eligible family members for joining, annual leave and repatriation; mobile telephone with allowance for call charges; standard working week of 5x9½ hour days; annual performance-related bonus.. £0.00 - Contact seller