Assistant Buyer

Key Purpose of Role - Assistant Buyer

To deliver a full procurement process to all sites within the required deadlines and on budget.

Key Duties / Responsibilities - Assistant Buyer

1. To assist in growing the supply chain with new innovative suppliers offering savings.
2. Purchase of materials in line with site specification and development drawings.
3. Effectively influence construction to minimise cost/spends.
4. Reduce construction overheads by either re-negotiating rates or eliminating material wastage.
5. To assist in managing integration of material specification change.
6. Manage procurement of specific sites - cradle to grave.
7. To assist with price negotiation with all suppliers; influence reductions and advise on potential increases.
8. To ensure invoice queries are completed for month end.
9. To assist in monitoring supplier performance and effectively manage issues.
10. Compile site comparisons for each site, request further discounts and FOC items to make suppliers more appealing.
11. Planning and scheduling material deliveries for new sites.
12. Monitor material quality and feedback to suppliers.
13. Procure new products and rebate reclamation.

Minimum Requirements

ONC, HNC (or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience

HND (desirable)

Experience

Experienced in procurement environment

Key Knowledge and Skills

1. Literacy and numerical skills
2. Demonstrates sound decision making and commercial awareness skills
3. Ability to read and understand specifications / working drawings
4. Understanding fully the build process and material timeline delivery
5. Good time management skills
6. Commercial awareness

Personal Attributes

Good negotiator, excellent communicator and highly motivated.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary
Car Allowance
Annual Bonus
Life Assurance
25 Days Holiday, plus bank holidays