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Assistant Buyer

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6PW, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are seeking an experienced Buyer for a maternity cover contract lasting 12-18 months in Norwich.
  • The role involves providing buying services to Project Teams and managing procurement across multiple planned maintenance programmes.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record as a Buyer and possess commercial awareness for negotiating cost-effective deals.
  • The position offers a competitive salary package along with 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Applicants should have experience using COINS software and intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

We are recruiting for an excellent opportunity for our client in Norwich who are looking to recruit a Buyer on a maternity cover contract for 12-18 months

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our client's procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing buying services to Project Teams on one or more projects as allocated by the Regional Procurement Manager. This position requires a commercially aware individual with a proven track record in managing procurement workload across multiple planned maintenance programmes.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Ensure procurement of sub-trades/materials in accordance with an agreed programme and within buying allowances.
  • Provide support to the Regional Procurement Manager in achieving best value buying solutions and placing risk averse, robust packages.
  • Manage procurement workload across multiple planned maintenance programmes effectively.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement processes.
  • Maintain and update procurement records and documentation in line with company policies and compliance requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven track record as a Buyer, particularly in managing procurement for planned maintenance programmes.
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate and secure cost-effective deals.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience using COINS software is highly desirable.
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
  • Knowledge of current market-place levels and trends.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to purchase holidays

Please apply with your updated CV for a further discussion about the role

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.