Job Ref: 213788422

Date: 2021-05-19 14:06:12

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About the Opportunity:

Due to company growth, my client is looking to expand their procurement team and are in the market for an Assistant Buyer with a minimum of 1 years buying experience. In this role your responsibilities will include procuring project materials within the budget and project timescale in addition to negotiating new supplier agreements. You will also be expected to raise purchase orders and highlight any design changes ensuring they are re-costed appropriately. While not getting stuck in to this, you will be liaising with project manager and designers when appropriate. You will need to have an understanding of end to end supplier management processes. You will need to show the ability to interpret a technical drawing, understand the requirements and then work with our supplier to source the required parts or materials.

About the Company:

Based in Bucks, Our client is a multi-disciplined Sub-Contractor specialising in, Façade systems, Dry Lining, Decorating, Tiling and Fire stopping who have built an outstanding industry reputation on delivering first class construction packages within various sectors of industry including, High End Residential, Commercial, Leisure, Educational and Healthcare. Throughout their 10 year establishment they’ve spearheaded the industry with dynamic approach and have built / maintained strong client relationships with some of the UK’s largest construction firms including Kier, Galliford Try, Multiplex and McLaren. They currently have an annual turnover of £20m and our clients’ prime focus is on packages ranging anything from £1m to £5m, working within London and Surrounding Counties.

About the role

* A brief description of the job role is below;-

* Ordering materials through our network of suppliers

* Uploading purchase orders onto SAGE

* Liaising with our site managers regarding delivery times/slots

* Keeping material price lists up to date

* Ordering and hiring of plant

* Checking adhoc invoices

* Arranging credits where required

* Liaising with our own delivery drivers

* Trying to get buying gains on tender rates

About the Benefits/Rewards:

Our client supports, develops and understands their employees and offer employee stability through permanent long-term employment and a stable working environment. You will be well rewarded for your hard work with a remuneration package that will correspond to the individuals experience and skills. The salary will be dependent on level of exposure to industry ranging from £25k to £35k

How to Apply:

I am more than happy to discuss this opportunity with people over the phone or face to face in a fully confidential manner (you can get to know me while I get to know you). And I know this is an incestuous sector and I fully understand the importance of keeping things discrete. Alternatively, it would be ideal to see a copy of your CV to understand your previous experience and employment. In line with GDPR, nothing will be done with your CV / details until we have discussed the role in detail anyway, but having gained an understanding of your formal past, this may help when welcome to talk and discuss the option

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