Sub-Contract Buyer - tRIIO
- Recruiter
- Skanska
- Location
- Bedfordshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 07 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 20 Jul 2018
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join our growing procurement team as a Sub-Contract Buyer. The role will be based in Hitchin but will involve regular travel to our other sites across London and the East of England.
Working in partnership with Cadent (formally National Grid) to improve the supply of gas to millions of people living and working in North London and the East of England.
tRIIO is a joint venture partnership between Morrison Utility Services Ltd and Skanska UK Ltd bringing together two large organisations to work together with unprecedented challenges and opportunities which RIIO brings to the UK Gas industry.
Against a background of a challenging ramp up to our construction programmes we are currently strengthening our Procurement and Supply Chain Management capability. Our supply chain is a crucial component of our delivery model and the contribution that Procurement can make to the success of the partnership is recognised.
The Sub-Contract Buyer will support tRIIO's programme of complex projects through the development of delivery solutions, working closely with our project teams in the negotiation & award of sub-contract packages. With experience gained in the utilities or wider infrastructure/construction sectors you will have experience of engaging and developing new sub-contractors and leading project tenders.
We're looking for
* Degree level education, or qualified by experience.
* Ideally, membership of professional body (RICS, CIPS), or working towards.
* Significant experience of procurement in the construction industry, (ideally utilities and infrastructure)
* Working knowledge of the main forms of contract, NEC, JCT, CECA (ICE).
* Experience of negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
* Computer literate use of Microsoft Office suite and reporting tools
tRIIO is a joint venture organisation, owned by Morrison Utility Services and Skanska UK. Applying for this position could lead to employment within either parent company.