Job Ref: 214568279

Date: 2021-09-02 16:56:33

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Assistant Buyer

Beaconsfield

Job Opportunity:

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join one of our small to medium high end clients. As our Assistant Buyer you will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Head of Purchasing to ensure specified materials are available on site to meet programmes and assist with the efficient running of the material purchasing function. This must be within full compliance of the Best Practice procedures and the Company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policies.

We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements

What we would like from you:

Key Responsibilities –

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Assist to ensure materials are delivered to sites in line with site programmes and specification and are purchased at competitive prices.

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Assist in the collation of documentation and issuing of material tender enquires for new sites/phases.

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Assist in the assessment and comparison of material quotations.

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Process new material orders.

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Process site purchase orders for replacement materials

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Assist in reviewing alternative product options

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Process plant orders. Managing order uplifts for extended hire periods and assisting the commercial team in managing the hire including chasing off hire requests and damage reports.

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Carry out the invoice checking procedure and where necessary negotiate credits.

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Assist the commercial team in the management of aged debt.

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Assist the site teams in chasing deliveries, keeping build and site managers informed of any delays.

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Provide support for Sub-Contract packages. Preparing tender information, chasing tender returns, raising low value orders and chasing the return of signed orders

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Support the bid team in chasing tender returns & providing material check prices

Communication

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Attend departmental meetings as required.

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Deal with queries from site managers.

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Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other departments.

Competencies –

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A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations

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A good knowledge of construction methods and materials

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Strong mathematical and IT ability

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Ability to assess and analyse information

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Good understanding of budget management

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Excellent communications skills

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Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work

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Accurate with an eye for detail

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Behave in line with our value

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Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

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