Assistant Buyer

Madisons Recruitment are recruiting for an Assistant Buyer for a reputable contractor located in London.

This role will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services according to company need and demands of our construction requirements. Working in close collaboration with the Project Managers, design team and procurement manager, this key role will ensure the procurement and timely delivery of goods and services required by the business. The ability to negotiate competitive prices, commercial terms and ensure on time and budget delivery is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment
• Ensuring purchases offer best value
• Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spreadsheets.
• Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries
• Arranging the return of non-conforming products
• Maintaining and developing the supply chain
• Identification of new products
• Processing of purchase ledger records

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Purchasing experience in the construction industry – ideally having a sales background
• Building merchant experience highly desirable
• Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management
• Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets

Benefits

• Hybrid working – once a week travelling into London
• Travel expenses covered
• Permanent opportunity
• £28,000 – £32,000 per annum
• Working for a reputable contractor

If you are actively searching for a new role and interested in hearing more on the above Construction Buyer position, please apply or contact using any of the methods below.

Consultant: Caitlin Carpenter

Contact number: 01992 568886

Email: caitlin@madisons.org.uk