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SalaryBENEFITS
22 Days Holiday, plus Bank HolidaysUK Healthcare Cash Plan5 Days Company Sick PayStandard Workplace Pension
SALARY GBP24,000 - GBP28,000
LOCATION - BASINGSTOKE
JOB ROLE: ASSISTANT BUYER
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT BUYER
- 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 RWA 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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OF THE ASSISTANT BUYER
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.
SKILLS REQUIRED OF THE ASSISTANT BUYER
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.WORKING HOURS
39 Hours per weekWorking 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Fridays, with a 1-hour unpaid break each day
We receive a high number of applications on a daily basis so we can only respond to successful applications. If you do not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has not been taken forward on this occasion. We may contact you in the future about other suitable positions.
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