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Buyer

Nicholas Associates
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Nicholas Associates is seeking a Buyer for a permanent position with an established client in the groundworks and civil engineering sector, located in Birmingham.
  • The role involves overseeing the entire order process, negotiating prices, selecting suppliers, and performing commercial analysis to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Candidates should have experience as an Assistant/Junior Buyer within a Groundworks Contractor, with strong skills in data management and communication.
  • The position is suitable for those looking to advance from an Assistant/Junior Buyer role to an Intermediate Buyer level.
  • A competitive salary is offered, and applicants are encouraged to reach out for an interview with John Ashcroft.

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 (phone number removed) ask for John Ashcroft.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.

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