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Buyer

Nicholas Associates Construction
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Nicholas Associates is seeking a Buyer for a permanent position in Birmingham within the groundworks and civil engineering sector.
  • The role involves overseeing the order process, negotiating prices, selecting suppliers, and performing commercial analysis.
  • Candidates should have experience as an Assistant/Junior Buyer with a Groundworks Contractor and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • The position requires good data interrogation skills and excellent communication abilities.
  • A competitive salary is offered, and candidates should have relevant experience in purchasing or supply chain management.

Nicholas Associates are working with an established client within the groundworks and civil engineering sector to recruit a Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Birmingham and will involve work within Residential groundworks Projects.

Buyer Roles and Responsibilities;

  • Oversee the entire order process.
  • Review proposals, negotiate prices, select the best suppliers, analyse trends.
  • Follow up with placed orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.
  • Process modifications to terms and conditions of purchase agreements
  • Perform commercial analysis on suppliers to develop more efficient processes and cost-effective solutions

Requirements;

  • Experience in an Assistant/Junior Buyer position with a Groundworks Contractor
  • Computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets
  • Experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management
  • Eager to learn and develop, with a good attitude
  • Good data interrogation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This role would be suitable for an Assistant/Junior Buyer who is looking to make the step up to Buyer/Intermediate Buyer.

Our client offers a competitive salary. Call us now for an interview on 07867450022 ask for John Ashcroft.

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