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- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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Primech Building Services
Gillingham

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Job details

3 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

CIPS
Procurement
ERP systems
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Communication skills

Full job description

As Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects by managing the procurement of materials, equipment and subcontract services across your assigned Project Team.

Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Suppliers and fellow Buyers, you will ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently, competitively and in line with project requirements. The role requires strong organisation, commercial awareness and attention to detail to ensure projects are supported effectively whilst delivering best value for the business.

Roles and Responsibilities

Purchasing for all projects within your assigned Project Team, sending out for quotes and applying better buying practices to achieve the best value for money in line with the Strategic Procurement guidance from the Procurement Manager
Monitor and action the emergency purchase order communication group to prevent delays in project progress
Hire Equipment – Price the best supplier and order, track equipment and return to supplier. Track this on a weekly report, sending to Project Managers to identify any equipment which can be returned
Meet with Suppliers to build better relationships along with the Procurement Manager
Order full site set up, working alongside the projects team to find out their requirements, this includes Welfare, Site Bins, Heras Fencing, Primech Banners, Skips etc
Raising Sub-Contractor Purchase Orders and Forms
Work alongside the projects team with Take Offs and Pre-Construction Buying
Maintain the Procurement documents making sure all purchases are saved within the folders and added to the Procurement Trackers
Working alongside fellow buyers to cover workload as and when needed
Receipt all goods on the internal ERP Software, this involves reviewing all POD’s and receipting as you go, all the previous months receipting must be completed ready for Accounts and Commercial to utilise in the monthly account meetings
Investigate any purchasing queries alongside Accounts

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a Buyer, Procurement Assistant or similar role.
Experience obtaining quotations, raising purchase orders and managing suppliers.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Good communication and relationship-building skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

Experience within the construction, M&E, engineering or building services sector.
Experience using ERP or procurement systems.
CIPS Level 2 qualification or higher.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Company pension
21 Days Holiday
Ongoing training provided

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