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Assistant Buyer / Buyer
Briggs & Forrester —Northampton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Time management
- Life insurance
14h
Purchase Ledger Clerk/Finance Assistant
B & E Construction Ltd —Northampton
- From £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Purchasing Admin Assistant
Pertemps Warrington Industrial —Southam
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Assistant Buyer / Buyer

Briggs & Forrester -
Northampton

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Job details

Full-time
14 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Purchasing
IT
Time management

Full job description

The Role

An opportunity has arisen to join our Procurement department procuring mechanical and electrical materials across a range of residential projects. Working with a team in a vibrant fast paced environment. We are looking for the right candidate who is adaptable and is eager to work within the dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote efficient and professional impression of the business both internally and externally.
Expedite clear and concise communication both internally and externally.
Communicate on lessons learnt (both positive and negative aspects) on projects and in the day-to-day activity within the business.
Promote and adhere to the procurement business process. (Copy attached)
Complete assigned tasks on a day-to-day basis.
To be able to problem solve and address potential problems or challenges.
To be open to learning new skills and techniques where required, including any role specific training.
Actively participate in meetings where required.
Assist in managing a strong, reliable supply chain.
Source new supply chain partners (where applicable)
Good organisation and time management skills.
Assist in the smooth running of the procurement department, contributing to a positive team environment. To show respect and support to all other members of the team.
Adhere to company values.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Support the management of our site procurement strategy trackers for the projects assigned.
Promote efficient and professional impression of the business externally.
Promote and adhere to the procurement business process.
Provide feedback to the estimating team where required.
Provide accurate information for reporting and KPI’s.
Communicate on lessons learnt (both positive and negative aspects) on projects and in the day-to-day activity within the business.
Better buy against the targets set with in our project CVRs (cost value report).
Support material management audits on site where required.
Manage call-off commodity material order with the operations team.
Ensure all material orders are placed in a timely manner in line with the dates detailed within the Procurement trackers for projects.
Input orders onto the IT system (Cybercube) and issue to relevant suppliers and site teams.
Assist the aftercare team when required.
Manage meetings with Supply chain partners.
Expedite documentation, invoices and information from the supply chain.
Expedite and chase overdue materials when required.
Assist in the smooth running of the Procurement department.
Communicate and liaise with site to establish best buying practices.

Requirements

You will either have experience working as a Buyer in the Construction industry or you will have worked for a Builders Merchants.
IT / Excel skills

Package

Competitive salary
25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
Private healthcare scheme and life insurance
Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP
Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)
Employee owned business
Flexible holiday scheme
An excellent working environment, opportunities for career progression and further technical and personal development
An inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, regardless of background or identity.

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