Assistant Buyer

Job Title
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Assistant Buyer
Division
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Construction
Location
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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.
• L ead 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