Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer
Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex
Salary 35,000-40,000

gap construction are proud to be representing a week respected regional housebuilder in their search for a an assistant buyer to supplement their already strong procurement team. You will be expected to assist with procurement of materials and plant on small projects and provides assistance to the buying Team on larger more complex projects as required.

Performance Objectives

• Attend and actively take part in team meetings as appropriate, ensuring actions are cleared to agreed timescales.
• Monitor receipt of information and requisitions against agreed Material Buying Schedule reporting late receipt and effects on procurement
• Assist the buyers in the issue of enquiries, analyse and produce of orders to meet delivery requirements of the Site Team, taking due consideration of suppliers' manufacture and delivery periods..
• Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers providing all required information, using document management system or other drawing storage portal.
• Produce purchase orders following the standard format, providing detailed, clear information for suppliers and to minimize invoice queries.
• Provide assistance to the buying team in the procurement of materials and plant across the business on a project by project basis.

• • The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The demonstration of effective listening and questioning to check understanding

Person Specification

• • Higher level education (HNC/HND/Degree) preferred or qualified by experience
  • Working experience/competency using back office systems essential
  • Competency in the use of Microsoft office - advanced Excel, Intermediate Word and Power Point
  • Have a basic knowledge and understanding of the compliance with Health and Safety policy and legislation
  • Ability to research and analyse results coupled with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and to timescales; deadlines for procurement can be extremely pressurised
  • High levels of personal drive with the ability to think on your feet, committed, persistent and tenacious when faced with difficulties
• The ability to adopt a pragmatic, yet disciplined approach to process compliance is essential.

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