Macildowie Recruitment & Retention - Supply Chain & ProcurementAssistant Buyer - Up to £32,000 LeicesterMonday Friday, 9am - 5pm - PermanentMacildowie Supply Chain & Procurement is delighted to have collaborated with a reputable and growing construction organisation to recruit an Assistant Buyer.The key objective is liaise with internal and external stakeholders to build relationships whilst raising and issuing material and plant orders for all areas of the business.Main Responsibilities

Raise and issue orders based on specifications.
Maximise value to the client through maintaining a cost focus throughout procurement of materials.
Take ownership of supplier evaluation and performance management metrics.
Support the Head of Supply Chain and Senior Buyers in the procurement of works, delivery of sub-contract packages and associated reporting, which delivers customer priorities and ensure value is maximised.
Obtain and update delivery promise information to provide accurate delivery data to customers
Contribute towards both team and individual operational objectives and resultant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Introduce cost saving or process improvement solutions that show demonstrable benefits to established KPI's such as cost, quality and delivery adherence.

The Candidate

Previous experience operating in a Procurement Administrator, Procurement Coordinator, Assistant Buyer or similar.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel.
Experience in either Engineering, Construction, Utilities, Civils or Infrastructures.
Able to commute to the Leicester office.
CIPS Level 3 or working towards CIPS.

Benefits

Hybrid working available after a successful probationary period.
25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays.
On-site car parking.
Excellent career prospects.

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