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PSR Solutions are working with an established client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit an Assistant Buyer to Join their Procurement team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in West Midlands and will involve work within the Civil Engineering Sector.
Assistant Buyer Roles and Responsibilities
- Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors
- Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics
- Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company's purchase order system and procedures
- Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs.
- Liaising with sites and supply chain partners
Assistant Buyer Requirements
- Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry
- Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain
- Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets
- Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner
- Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages
- In-house purchasing systems.
- Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met
- Ability to make decisions using own initiative and work as part of a tea
Assistant Buyer Benefits
- Salary - 25,397 - 28,000 DOE
- Based in Walsall
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- Company pension
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
If you are interested in this Assistant Buyer role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions
