Assistant Buyer

PSR Solutions are working with a Market Leading client within the Residential Groundworks Sector to recruit an Assistant Materials Buyer to join their Pre-Construction team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Warrington.

Assistant Buyer Roles and Responsibilities

1. Producing costs based on materials and quantities received from the Estimating team and issue to Quantity Surveyors as required and within set timeframes.
2. Working closely with Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and site teams to ensure the right materials are provided at the right time.
3. Reviewing proposals, negotiating prices, selecting the best suppliers, and analyzing trends.
4. Following up with placed orders, verifying delivery, approving payment, and maintaining necessary records.
5. Initial preparation and issuance of Request for Quotations (RFQs) for a wide range of commodities.
6. Processing modifications to terms and conditions of purchase agreements.
7. Assisting the Estimating team on costs of materials once the tender has been priced prior to final tender submission.
8. Performing commercial analysis on suppliers to develop more efficient processes and cost-effective solutions.

Assistant Buyer Requirements

1. Computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets.
2. Experience working within the Groundworks sector would be advantageous.
3. Experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management is advantageous.
4. 6 Months - 2/3 Years experience within an Assistant/Junior Buyer position would be ideal.
5. Eager to learn and develop, with a good attitude.
6. Good data interrogation skills.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Valid driving licence.

Assistant Buyer Benefits

1. Salary - £25,000 - £35,000 DOE.
2. Retail Discounts.
3. Company pension.
4. Holiday Purchase Scheme.
5. Reduced Gym Memberships.
6. Discounted Holidays.

If you are interested in this Assistant Buyer role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions.