Plant Operational Buyer

The Plant Operational Buyer will provide and maintain an efficient and effective procurement service within the Robertson Group. You'll deliver and support the department and the wider business in plant hire and the provision of site set up and prelim orders whilst driving continuous improvement to deliver competitive advantage for Robertson Group.

What you'll do:

• Administration and preparation of request for proposals and quotations utilising suppliers from the appropriate company Approved Suppliers Database


• Compilation of data relating to supplier responses, highlighting inconsistences and differences, presenting information and responses in a manor to enable evaluation.


• Entry of appropriate data and information into all procurement systems as required.


• Raise Purchase Orders for Materials and Plant Hire requirements in line with company policies and procedure within an ERP system.


• Liaise with sites to assist with the resolution of supply issues as and when required.


• Provide regular inputs to reports on site set up activities and supplier performance.


• Monitor vendor database to ensure that it contains up to date details of available suppliers.


• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of vendor price files.


• Support sites through managing live hire reports


• Engage with suppliers and sites over loss and damage costs


• Manage relationships and supply chain agreements with selected suppliers, including renewal; performance; spend; strengths; weaknesses and opportunities


• Focus on exceeding minimum service expectations by delivering an agile, value adding service with a deep understanding of customer requirements, technical competence, functional knowledge and process efficiency.


• Investigate and support the resolution of supplier invoice queries.


• Be aware of the Company's standing on Health, Safety and Environment at all times
  
  You'll be Qualified to NC, Higher Grade or equivalent. with an interest in studying towards MCIPS membership.The role will require excellent analytical and IT skills, with a measured approach to decision making along with an attention to detail and accuracy of data entry which is a critical part of the role. Experience in procuring or hiring non operated plant or in a plant related environment would be advantageous but is not essential
  
  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 Plant Operational 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.


We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including 33 days annual leave, a great pension and valuable life assurance. What's more, you'll also be able to make the most of a range of brilliant extras. These include our Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts at restaurants and cinemas with a Taste Card, annual flu vaccine, and Health & Wellbeing and Life Management Support for you and your family.

We also have a brilliant smarter working policy, too. That means many of our office-based people and some of our site based people are able to either work from home or as part of our hybrid model.

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That's why we're working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you'll see things our way, too.