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

• Assist in growing the supply chain with new innovative suppliers offering savings.
• Purchase materials in line with site specifications and development drawings.
• Effectively influence construction to minimize costs/spends.
• Reduce construction overheads by either re-negotiating rates or eliminating material wastage.
• Assist in managing integration of material specification changes.
• Manage procurement of specific sites - cradle to grave.
• Assist with price negotiation with all suppliers; influence reductions and advise on potential increases.
• Ensure invoice queries are completed for month end.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance and effectively manage issues.
• Compile site comparisons for each site, request further discounts and FOC items to make suppliers more appealing.
• Plan and schedule material deliveries for new sites.
• Monitor material quality and provide feedback to suppliers.
• Procure new products and rebate reclamation.

Qualifications

ONC, HNC (or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience. HND (desirable).

Experience

Experienced in a procurement environment.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Literacy and numerical skills.
• Demonstrates sound decision-making and commercial awareness skills.
• Ability to read and understand specifications/working drawings.
• Understanding of the build process and material timeline delivery.
• Good time management skills.
• 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