Assistant Buyer

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be partnering with an established organisation in the construction sector on the appointment of an Assistant Buyer to join their head office team in Gateshead on a full-time and permanent basis.

This role is based on site full time, 37.5 hour week with flexible start times between 8-9.30 depending on preference.

Salary on offer is £26-30k depending on experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is working at a Procurement Assistant or Buying Assistant level and who wants further development opportunities to progress their career!

The Role

• Liaise with sites on purchasing queries
• Keep integrated management system updated whilst overseeing the approved supplier list and managing credit applications
• Obtain quotes for requisitions
• Liaise with Quantity Surveying team to check allowance for funds
• Raise purchase orders in a timely manner
• Manage invoice queries and resolve discrepancies
• General administrative duties including booking hotels, purchasing PPE and answering office line calls
• Support with fleet management duties
• Negotiate rebate terms with suppliers
• Attend supplier visits alongside the Buyer on site
• Some import/export tasks as required
• Keep Sage system updated

The Person/Specification

• Administrative experience supporting a Purchasing/Buying department
• Proactive in nature
• Highly organised
• Strong communication skills

Early application is highly recommended. Interviews to take place ASAP in February. For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.