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

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

Assistant Buyer

ONC, HNC (or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience

HND (desirable)

Experience

Experienced in 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 fully 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