Purchasing Work, Jobs in Congresbury, Som (with Salaries)

Buyer
Sisk —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator
Ling Design Ltd —Bath
- From £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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Buying Assistant
Harding+ —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
14d
Category Specialist
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Emersons Green
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Purchasing & Materials Scheduler
Modplan Limited —Newport
- £24,420 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
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1d
Buyer
Cleartone Telecoms Ltd —Pontypool
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
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Purchasing Assistant
Modsafe —Bristol
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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4d
Purchasing Assistant
Travail-Hiredonline —Bristol
- £32,000 - £35,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Sick pay
13d
Purchasing Administrator
Ayvens —Bristol
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Operational Buyer
GKN Aerospace —Bristol
- ERP systems
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Purchasing Assistant
JMC Aviation —Barry
- Temporary
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Administrative experience
Strategic Buyer
Safran —Cwmbran
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
Buyer
Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) —Bristol
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Negotiation
12d
Category Manager
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Emersons Green
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Quick apply
Buyer's Assistant
Funky Pigeon —Bristol
- £14,400 - £16,800 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Contract Project Administrator
Framatome —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Contracts
- No travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
13d
Buyer - Accessories
Harding+ —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Quick apply
Buyer
Amentum —Bristol
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Driving
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Part-Time Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (Commercial & Procurement)
Green Play Project —Patchway
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
3h
Purchase Ledger Assistant
Nisbets —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Work from home

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Buyer

Sisk
Avonmouth

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Procurement
ERP systems
Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Construction
Time management

Full job description

Overview:

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company. We’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

The Assistant Buyer will support the Purchasing Manager and wider Procurement team in the sourcing and administration of construction materials and services. The role offers a strong foundation for someone looking to develop a career in procurement, with opportunities for learning, growth and contribution to key projects across Ireland.

Responsibilities:

As a Buyer (Reactive Maintenance), you will have the following accountabilities:

Place purchase orders for materials and plant in support of reactive maintenance works.
Carry out the following:
- Raise and process purchase orders accurately and promptly in response to site requisitions
- Source materials and plant to meet programme, cost and quality requirements
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations when required
- Resolve order discrepancies, invoice queries and delivery issues
- Maintain accurate procurement records within the company system (COINS)
Take responsibility for:
- Placing orders against agreed suppliers, rates and framework agreements where available
- Keeping requisitioners and site teams updated on order status and lead times
- Maintaining up-to-date supplier and pricing information
Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and the wider supply chain.
Liaise with site teams, supervisors and the commercial function to understand demand and priorities.
Support cost control by securing competitive pricing and flagging price increases or supply risks.
At all times act in a suitable & professional manner.
Involvement but no responsibility for:
- Negotiation of supplier framework agreements and terms
- Supplier selection and approval
- Procurement strategy

This is an order-placement role; exposure to wider buying and negotiation to increase as capability develops. Suitable for a newly qualified or developing buyer.

Experience:

Some experience in a buying, purchasing or procurement administration role (construction, rail or maintenance an advantage)
Experience of the COINS system desirable
Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing orders
Ability to work at pace in a reactive environment and manage competing priorities
Demonstrate clear written & oral communication
Demonstrate ownership / commercial awareness
Effective time management, organisational and interpersonal skills

Behaviours/Key Attributes

Sense of urgency and responsiveness
Uses initiative
Calm and resilient under pressure
Collaborative team player
Accountability and ownership
Accuracy and a “right first time” mindset.
Integrity and commercial ethics – fair, transparent dealings with suppliers and acting in the company’s interest at all times.

Qualifications:

Desirable Qualifications / Training:

Experience of COINS or a similar ERP / procurement system
Knowledge of construction / rail materials and plant

Additional Information:

Key Requirements

Flexibility to work on-site approximately one day per week, with the remaining days office-based or hybrid after probation
Willingness to travel to sites across Ireland as required
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to learning

What We Offer

Competitive salary
26 days annual leave plus additional company days
Pension and benefits
Structured development and training opportunities
Exposure to major construction projects
Supportive team culture and flexible working

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back, we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.

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