Job Description
As a Senior Construction Buyer, you will:
1. Be in charge of the procurement plan for projects involving earthworks, demolitions, and civil works;
2. Take off and schedule materials from drawings and specifications;
3. Collaborate with BESIX Group Procurement category managers to leverage optimal conditions for specific projects;
4. Send out supplier tender inquiries and analyse the received responses;
5. Source, select, and negotiate the best purchase packages considering quality, price, terms, delivery, and services with suppliers and contractors;
6. Prepare purchase documents and issue orders in accordance with specifications;
7. Assist construction sites with daily plant and materials requirements;
8. Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery;
9. Deal with site or supplier delivery and invoice queries;
10. Oversee the preparation and processing of purchase orders and documents in compliance with company policies and procedures;
11. Report to the head of Purchasing of the Oosterweel Project.
Qualifications
12. You have a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering or in Finance;
13. You have prior experience as a Construction Buyer, ideally with infrastructure projects;
14. You have at least 2-5 year experience in the purchase of construction works;
15. You have good knowledge of materials used in groundworks;
16. You have strong negotiation skills;
17. You have commercial sensitivity;
18. You are open-minded and an active listener;
19. You are a team player and you have good communication skills;
20. You have good knowledge of MS Office;
21. You have a professional knowledge of Dutch and English.