Buying Assistant

Buying Co-Ordinator working three days in the office two from home.

26,000 - 28,000 per annum

Monday to Friday 08.30-5pm

Seeking a buyer to join a bubbly forward thinking team near Swindon

Previous buying experience is a massive advantage but not essential

Must have excellent organisation, attention to detail, analytical and proficient excel / IT use

Duties include:

• To lead and manage the delivery of a competitive supply chain through strategic and operational procurement.
• To lead and manage the procurement team and department, with commercial and operational benefits being a key objective.
• Ensure the integrity and compliance with internal systems, processes and procedures.
• Actively ensure the department and team maintains appropriate liaison with internal stakeholders with the key objective of maintaining a pro-active approach.
• Ensure the continuity and expansion of the supply chain whilst maintaining competitive price solutions with the key objective of increased profitability.

Key Activities:

• Select suitable suppliers, prepare and issue enquiries, carry out quotation analysis and evaluation both on a project specific basis and longer-term strategic framework agreements for both material/equipment suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Negotiate and agree contracts for both goods and services in line with budget requirements.
• Negotiate and agree rebate contracts with key suppliers.
• Support and assist Project Quantity Surveyors in the selection and appointment of project specific labour teams and sub-contractors.
• Advise and liaise with estimators to ensure current cost information is communicated at bid stage and assist with obtaining competitive project specific quotes for goods and services.
• Ensure the procurement process is managed to facilitate project programmes.
• Attend internal meetings to support the delivery of projects in line with budget and programme requirements.
• Manage and co-ordinate the procurement and delivery of equipment on turnkey and key account projects.
• Report on price variants, target delivery performance and supplier service levels.
• Develop, maintain and improve supplier relationships and agreements.
• Quantify and produce schedules of materials and goods requirements from drawings and specifications.
• Undertake continuous monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain on both a regional and national basis, taking necessary actions to rationalise/expand the data base of suppliers.
• Ensure that all suppliers and sub-contractors are evaluated in line with company health & safety and competency requirements.
• Manage, support and mentor the procurement team to ensure efficiency of the department.

• Very good Excel skills
• Qualified or part qualified professional (CIPS, CIOB or RICS) would be an advantage
• Educated to minimum GCSE level.
• Be able to drive as not accessible via bus

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