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Assistant Buyer

Streamline Search
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1ER, England

Salary

£33,000 - £35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a specialist contractor in hard metal roofing and cladding for both commercial and residential properties in the UK and overseas.
  • They are seeking a Buyer to join their experienced team, responsible for procuring goods and services for roofing and cladding needs.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £33,000 to £35,000, depending on experience, with a Monday to Friday work schedule from 08:00 to 17:00.
  • Candidates should have purchasing experience in roofing, cladding, or a related industry, along with experience or education in procurement and inventory management.
  • Additional benefits include 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a Christmas and New Year shutdown, pension options, and on-site parking.

Our client is a specialist contractor for fully supported, hard metal roofing and cladding for commercial and residential properties in the UK and overseas. They also have a flat roofing division, offering all of the UK's largest manufacturers' systems.

They are looking to add a Buyer to their growing and experienced team. The Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services according to their needs and demands for their Roofing and cladding requirements.

What's in it for you?

  • 33,000 - 35,000 (depending on experience).
  • Monday - Friday 08:00 - 5:00 (Office based).
  • 20 days holidays + bank holidays.
  • Christmas & New year shutdown (Don't need to save days for this period).
  • Pension - Option to join the NEST pension scheme.
  • Parking on site.

Responsibilities

  • Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment.
  • Ensuring purchases offer best value.
  • Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spread sheets.
  • Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries.
  • Arranging the return of non-conforming products.
  • Maintaining and developing the supply chain.
  • Identification of new products.
  • Processing of purchase ledger records.

Requirements

  • Purchasing experience in roofing, cladding, or an aligned industry.
  • Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management.
  • Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
  • Able to read and interpret project drawings and specifications (preferred).

*Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our clients' needs.

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

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