Senior Buyer / Procurement LeadSouth Manchester 65-75k + packageExciting opportunity with a leading global construction business that specialises in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.They're looking for a Senior Buyer to join the EMEA team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement UK/EMEA Lead Procurement and ideally based a commutable distance to their UK head office in South Manchester.The Senior Buyer is responsible for the end-to-end management of the procurement cycle for their assigned packages in accordance with project specific requirements. This is inclusive of pre-order procurement activities and post-order award management.Assigned packages will be a combination of (and not restricted to) - - Capital equipment (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation etc.)- Construction trade contracts- Professional services contractsThe successful candidate will be assigned specific projects in the region and will be involved in the full 360 life cycle of procurement. Other responsibilities will include -- Act as a senior representative of the procurement department and ensure that procurement procedures are adhered to.- Act as company representative to clients and be a key interface for client procurement on assigned projects.- Research new qualified contractors and vendors as needed.- Evaluate existing suppliers as needed.- Involvement in project initiation including supporting development of the project procurement execution plan.- Manage the tender process for assigned packages. This will entail taking a package from the point of receipt of scope through enquiry, bid evaluation and to the point of recommendation to award.- Conduct detailed commercial evaluation of received supplier proposals.Applicants should have the following - - At least 5 years' experience in a project procurement role in construction.- Knowledge and experience of trade contracts and equipment procurement.- MCIPS qualification or working towards MCIPS is desirable.Please submit an up to date CV to apply.