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Assistant Buyer - Construction - NorthamptonÂ
Assistant Buyer - An exciting opportunity to join a well-established new build housing developer based in Northamptonshire. Responsible for delivering a full procurement process to all sites within the required deadlines and on budget.
Assistant Buyer Key Responsibilities
• 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.
About YouÂ
- ONC, HNC (or equivalent) OR Qualified by experience
- Experienced in procurement environment
- Good time management skills
- Commercial awareness
- Personal attributes
- Good negotiator, excellent communicator and highly motivated.
BenefitsÂ
Competitive Salary
Annual Bonus
Life Assurance
26 Days Holiday, plus bank holidays
