Assistant buyer Work, Jobs in Eng (with Salaries)

Assistant Buyer
Balfour Beatty —Derby
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
1d
Assistant Buyer
Excool —Bromsgrove
- £26,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d
Category Assistant (6-9 Month FTC)
Ocado Retail —Hatfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
1d
Assistant Buyer - Ice Cream
Aldi —Atherstone
- £37,545 - £43,840 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Pre-owned watch buying assistant
Watchtrader & Co —Jesmond
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- In-person
Quick apply
Assistant Buyer
AO World —Bolton
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
4d
Assistant Buyer - Textiles
Tesco UK —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Junior Buyer
DUSK —Leeds
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Junior/Assistant Buyer
Pro-Plumb NW LTD —Manchester
- £14,560.00 - £23,132.20 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
Purchasing Administrator (Full Time)
Plaspipes Limited —Slough
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Trainee Buyer
Fatface Corporation —Havant
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
4d
Procurement Assistant
Healthtrust Europe —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
23h
Anthropologie Assistant Buyer
Anthropologie —London
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
10d
Junior Buyer
Signet —Watford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Assistant Buyer (Clothing) - 12mth FTC
Mamas & Papas —Huddersfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Assistant Buyer
Mint Velvet —High Wycombe
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Books Buyer - 12 Month FTC
The Works —Coleshill
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2d
Buying Admin Assistant
Early Years Resources —Manchester
- £24,784.50 - £26,000.00 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Assistant Buyer
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Buying Assistant
Piping Rock UK Ltd —Leicester
- £28,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
Quick apply
3d

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Assistant Buyer

Balfour Beatty -
Derby

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Job details

1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Procurement
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution team as an Assistant Buyer and help deliver critical infrastructure that powers communities across the region.

The successful candidate can be based from either Derby, or on the project in Assington (Sudbury), with flexibility to travel as and when required.

This role provides exposure to the full procurement lifecycle across one of the UK's largest electricity transmission programmes. The successful candidate will gain experience in procurement strategy, tendering, supplier management, commercial negotiations, governance, procurement planning and supply chain management, whilst developing a clear career path towards Buyer and Senior Buyer positions within Balfour Beatty Power T&D.

Please note this is an entry level role which would be a great fit for candidates with transferrable skills.

What you'll be doing

Support the procurement team with the sourcing, tendering, evaluation and award of materials, plant, subcontracts and services for the BTNO Project.
Assist in preparing and issuing RFQs, ITTs and other procurement documentation.
Obtain and analyse quotations to ensure best value and compliance with project
requirements.
Support commercial assessments, supplier evaluations and due diligence activities.
Assist with supplier negotiations and the resolution of commercial and supply chain issues.
Action requisitions and support the purchase order process in accordance with
company procedures.
Maintain accurate procurement records, tender trackers and procurement schedules.
Support the development and management of procurement plans and package
strategies.
Liaise with operational, engineering and commercial teams to understand project requirements and delivery programmes.
Assist with market analysis and supply chain engagement to identify opportunities, risks and innovations.
Take responsibility for supplier performance monitoring and supply chain relationship management activities.
Contribute to forecasting, reporting and procurement progress updates.
Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty governance, procurement procedures and delegated authority requirements.
Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, sustainability and ethical procurement
practices.
Demonstrate Balfour Beatty Values and Behaviours in all activities.

Who we're looking for

Essential

Good analytical and numerical skills.
Commercial awareness.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Enthusiastic and proactive.
Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.

Desirable

Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or engineering sectors.
Builds strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Adopts a collaborative and team-focused approach
Communicates effectively at all levels
Embraces Balfour Beatty values and behaviours in all aspects of the role

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]

Job Reference: BBUK20357

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