Senior Engineering Buyer
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Date:20 May 2024
Location: Rugby, GB, CV21 1BE
Company: Colas
At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.
Purpose of the Role
To ensure the in time procurement of parts and services supporting the maintenance plan. Working at Colas Rail, you will be able to expand your knowledge and widen your skill base.
Within this role, you will have interaction with many key stakeholders of Colas Rail, for example Finance, Commercial, Engineering, Procurement. The role will require you to maintain a good relationship with all our suppliers whilst maintaining a price index.
Key Responsibilities
Request quotations (via procurement) and raise requisitions for the provision of services.
Acknowledge/process the receipt of services (Goods Receipt Notes)
Update, maintain and validate Purchase Order Numbers and Supplier Invoices
Manage to completion any arising invoice queries
Provide support in budgeting, forecasting and period-end reporting
Manage the repairable asset list, ensuring that all items are sent away for repair in a timley manner.
Raise work orders as required
To ensure the in time procurement of parts and services supporting the maintenance plan.
Scrutinise external contractors work sheets highlighting any uncertainties to the engineering team
Request quotations (via procurement) and raise requisitions for the provision of services.
Acknowledge/process the receipt of services (Goods Receipt Notes)
Update, maintain and validate Purchase Order Numbers and Supplier Invoices
General administrative tasks
Maintain a good relationship with all our suppliers whilst maintaining a price index
Provide support in budgeting, forecasting and period-end reporting
Develop Monthly spend projections by loco class to the national maintenance manager
Manage reports for tyre turning activities
Manage and maintain the asset management system (carl Source )
Carry out and log health and safety briefs in CARL. Starter briefs, site inspections, team brief
Person Specification
Self-motivated, with a positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic
Proactive and inquisitive
Ability to prioritize work, and achieve deadlines
Critical attention to detail
Team player with an ability to work on own initiative without supervision
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Railway Background
Competent in data analysis and visual representation of data
What we offer
At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:
Competitive Salary
Van and Fuel card
34 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
Industry leading Life Assurance
Healthcare Cash Plan
Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
Pension Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Long Service Award
Season Ticket Loan
Occupational Health Service
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.
We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.