Assistant Buyer
22 hours ago
Chorley
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. The main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • 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. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: • 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, • Excellent communication skills, • 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., • Knowledge of Yardi preferred but not essential. This role is ideal for motivated Assistant Buyer who is looking to develop their expertise within a friendly and supportive organisation committed to professional growth. If this is what you are looking for then click on 'Apply' and send us your up to date CV.