Assistant Buyer

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Buying plant & materials for reputable commercial/residential construction/restoration contractor renowned for flagship clients and projects across the South East UK.
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The Assistant Buyer job role itself where you will help deliver a comprehensive buying function, supporting the operational teams in the efficient delivery of a wide range of bespoke construction projects. Procuring quality products in a cost-efficient and timely manner is a priority for this role.

More specifically:

• To work according to the buying processes, policies and frameworks set by the Group Buying Manager.
• To assist in the procurement of standard and bespoke goods and materials, at best value.
• To assist in the procurement of hired in plant and equipment, at best value.
• To assist in the procurement of skip and waste management services, at best value.
• To coordinate and manage company owned plant, including repairs and purchases.
• To effectively deploy plant and administer the re-use of second-hand materials.
• To communicate with and manage our existing supply chain partners negotiating rebates and setting up credit accounts where possible.
• To identify and communicate opportunities for new supply chain partners to the Group Buying Manager.
• To provide cover for any person within the team in the instance of absence or holiday.
• To assist in reconciling Visa/Mastercard receipts for purchases. Assessing the spend with these companies and setting up credit accounts where possible.
• To assist in the stock control and purchasing process of company wide clothing and Personal Protective Clothing (PPE).
• To assist in producing and evaluating buying statistics.
• To work off a material schedule when required.
• To act as a first point of contact for department queries both internally and externally.
• To raise Purchase Orders in Evo M, deal with invoice queries and chase orders where required.

Working hours are39 Hours per week: 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Fridays, with a 1-hour unpaid break each day.

You will get

As Assistant Buyer, you will enjoy a competitive salary of GBP24K-GBP28K + Package:

• 22 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• UK Healthcare Cash Plan
• 5 Days Company Sick Pay
• Standard Workplace Pension

You will have

To be successful as Assistant Buyer you will have experience in procurement and a healthy mix of the following.

• To have previous knowledge of the buying process and experience of negotiation.
• To have previous experience managing a large volume of orders and a diverse range of products to support an average of 45 live sites.
• To have previous knowledge of construction materials and plant equipment is desirable.
• To have previous experience of using EVO M or a similar buying/accounts system.
• To have a strong attention to detail and be accurate.
• To have good organisational skills, be able to prioritise, make decisions and work effectively within a fast paced environment.
• To demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative and with minimal supervision.
• To be IT literate including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• To have good numeracy and literacy skills.
• To be highly motivated with a proactive approach to individual learning and development.
• To be able to communicate with key stakeholders and liaise effectively with other internal departments.
• To be able to resolve complex issues effectively.
• To be able to negotiate.

You can apply

To Assistant Buyer by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to (url removed)

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