Assistant Buyer

Junior Buyer

Department: Procurement

Location: Enfield, London

Project Partners are working with a fantastic Utilities and Construction company who are now seeking a Junior Buyer to come and join their team in Enfield on a hybrid basis.

Role Purpose

Deliver savings to the bottom line along with driving change through innovation and collaboration in the supply chain. Offer highest possible service delivery to Operational and Commercial Staff within the company.

Role Summary

Day to day purchasing of materials, plant, and services to meet the company operational needs, considering price, quality and delivery.

Support the team with administrative duties as required.

Resolve invoice queries.

Tender support, preparation, and analysis.

Build strong relationships with internal staff and external suppliers.

Liaise with suppliers regarding any service issues and communicate these to the relevant project.

Identify sustainable and innovative products/services through the supply chain.

Attend supplier meetings as required.

Maintenance of the supplier database and service level agreements

Ensure compliance of purchasing function within the company policy and procedures and levels of authority.

Prepare performance reports to the buying team as required.

Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

Experience Required

Computer literate, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Navision, Causeway Siteman

Methodical, a good organiser, excellent attention to detail.

Task completer, a self-starter with a positive attitude.

Excellent Communication skills.

Excellent Influencing and Negotiation skills

CIPS

Presentation skills

Positive attitude to continuous improvement

Experience of multi-site, project based environment

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Long Service Scheme
• Access to Peoples Pension scheme
• Access to Group Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash
• CSR Programme (3 days supported per annum)
• Continuous Development Opportunities

Apply today for more information!