Assistant Buyer / Buyer

The Role

An opportunity has arisen to join our Procurement department procuring mechanical and electrical materials across a range of residential projects. Working with a team in a vibrant fast paced environment. We are looking for the right candidate who is adaptable and is eager to work within the dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote efficient and professional impression of the business both internally and externally.


• Expedite clear and concise communication both internally and externally.


• Communicate on lessons learnt (both positive and negative aspects) on projects and in the day\-to\-day activity within the business.


• Promote and adhere to the procurement business process. (Copy attached)


• Complete assigned tasks on a day\-to\-day basis.


• To be able to problem solve and address potential problems or challenges.


• To be open to learning new skills and techniques where required, including any role specific training.


• Actively participate in meetings where required.


• Assist in managing a strong, reliable supply chain.


• Source new supply chain partners (where applicable)


• Good organisation and time management skills.


• Assist in the smooth running of the procurement department, contributing to a positive team environment. To show respect and support to all other members of the team.


• Adhere to company values.

• Support the management of our site procurement strategy trackers for the projects assigned.


• Promote efficient and professional impression of the business externally.


• Promote and adhere to the procurement business process.


• Provide feedback to the estimating team where required.


• Provide accurate information for reporting and KPI’s.


• Communicate on lessons learnt (both positive and negative aspects) on projects and in the day\-to\-day activity within the business.


• Better buy against the targets set with in our project CVRs (cost value report).


• Support material management audits on site where required.


• Manage call\-off commodity material order with the operations team.


• Ensure all material orders are placed in a timely manner in line with the dates detailed within the Procurement trackers for projects.


• Input orders onto the IT system (Cybercube) and issue to relevant suppliers and site teams.


• Assist the aftercare team when required.


• Manage meetings with Supply chain partners.


• Expedite documentation, invoices and information from the supply chain.


• Expedite and chase overdue materials when required.


• Assist in the smooth running of the Procurement department.


• Communicate and liaise with site to establish best buying practices.

Requirements

• You will either have experience working as a Buyer in the Construction industry or you will have worked for a Builders Merchants.


• IT / Excel skills

Package

• Competitive salary


• 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays


• Private healthcare scheme and life insurance


• Pension scheme with 5\.5% employer contribution


• Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP


• Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)


• Employee owned business


• Flexible holiday scheme


• An excellent working environment, opportunities for career progression and further technical and personal development


• An inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, regardless of background or identity.

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