Assistant Buyer

Our client is a top regional contractor with a strong presence throughout the South-West. They have an excellent track record of delivering quality building projects in a vast array of sectors including Care Homes, Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Housing, Leisure, Retail and Industrial from £5m-£20m. They predominantly work throughout the South-West. Due to an increase in workload they are looking for an Assistant Buyer/Procurement Assistant to join their successful team. Main duties * Support & assist company buyer to achieve departmental KPI budgets – i.e. timely placement of purchase orders; on time + accurate cost reporting; achievement of rebate targets * Placing purchase orders – predominantly materials & plant * Issuing enquiries * Reviewing quotations – including excel comparisons where applicable & saving in project folders * Distribution of reports * Updating subcontractor performance scoring database * Expedite deliveries where required * Liaising with internal staff * Cover Company buyer during periods of annual leave Skills, Knowledge, Aptitude and Experience * Be able to use IT systems to support the requirements of your role * Effective time management skills * Good organisation skills – able to prioritise tasks Development areas – training will be provided * Understanding of basic principle of construction drawings; bill of quantities; specification / Employers’ requirements etc. * Dealing with invoice queries * Issue rebate claims to suppliers/manufacturers * Updating / managing procurement schedules * Input data into commercial report * Sourcing and negotiating with existing suppliers, challenging prices where relevant * Ensuring supplies adhere to quality, service, and best practise initiatives * Order approval process – understand and follow process for higher value material order sign offs For further details please get in touch with Kate Hallett (phone number removed)