Plant Buyer

Location - London

My client is looking for a Plant Buyer, this role is required to support Area Central on the management of Plant Hire and the Plant Book and working closely with the Commercial and Finance teams to ensure Plant Equipment is correctly tracked and paid on time. This role will also support the Plant Manager and Snr. Works Superintendent on reducing the risk of any lost or damaged hired equipment.

Accountable for:

• Procurement and management of plant hire in accordance with the company's Way, Standards, Policies and Procedures

Key Responsibilities 

• Supporting the Plant Manager / Area Buyer in procurement of plant hire and equipment to suit the needs and demand of the project and to ensure continuity of the works in accordance with the companies's procurement processes
• Maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders involved
• Keeping record of all plant hire using the  Plant Book
• Issues robust enquiries providing clarity of project's requirements 
• Produce accurate and logical quotation comparisons to demonstrate best value 
• Completion of all on / off hires on the project's finance system including issuing of hire orders following the requisition process.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve order/invoice queries
• Maintain the use of Key supply frameworks 
• Complete quarterly supply chain performance reviews for material and plant suppliers
• Work with the Plant Manager and Area Buyer to improve levels of performance of the supply chain
• Work efficiently and professionally during periods of pressure
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