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Assistant Buyer
Job summary
A UK construction company based in Chorley is seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join their team. This full-time role involves managing procurement activities, developing strategic relationships with suppliers, and executing purchasing strategies that align with company goals. The ideal candidate will have substantial procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to improving sourcing strategies. Benefits include 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, and modern office facilities.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Substantial prior experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
- Strong grasp of commercial purchasing opportunities.
- Possession of a full driving license and willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
- Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships.
- Develop and execute strategic procurement plans.
- Negotiate supplier agreements and commercial data.
Skills
Education
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Job Title: Assistant BuyerDivision: Construction Location: Based at Canal Mill PR6 9AF Reporting to: Head of Construction
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our Construction Team based in Chorley on a full time, permanent basis. Our Assistant Buyer will work with our suppliers and wider business associates. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a diverse range of categories, aligning with our contracted pricing strategy, ensuring optimal product availability while upholding the required quality standards. Your primary responsibility is to complete day-to-day purchasing activities promptly and in accordance with both business and client expectations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Category management of allocated suppliers and providing advice and procurement support to other regions in respect of these categories.
- Develop and execute a strategic procurement plan, ensuring successful delivery
- Liaison with Site and Management Teams to determine material/plant requirements.
- Placement of material and plant purchase orders as required.
- Maintenance and accurate utilisation of Plant Reports and monthly presentation of Site Plant Commitments to Contract/Project/Site Management.
- Lead strategic supplier negotiations to reduce costs.
- Negotiate key commercial data and supplier agreements for specific projects.
- Identify and proactively address supply and commercial risks during strategy implementation and tender execution.
- Actively support management and site teams and offer a personal and dedicated approach to procurement solutions.
- Establish strong and effective external client relationships to understand and meet customer needs.
- Contribute to the development of key processes within the department.
- Substantial prior experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
- CIPS qualified or working towards certification.
- Strategic sourcing expertise, including the development of category and sourcing strategies involving multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills including the Microsoft suite
- Strong grasp of commercial purchasing opportunities and contract negotiation and management skills.
- Possession of a full driving license and willingness to travel.
- Knowledge of key trends and market
- Commercially aware
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven history of cost savings.
Company Benefits
- 25 Holidays per year, plus UK bank holidays
- Company Events
- Sick Pay
- Birthday day off (after successful probationary period)
- Modern offices
- Free on site parking
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Study support can be provided for the right candidate
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