Buyer Work, Jobs in Portishead, Som (with Salaries)

Buyer
Sisk —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Buyer
Amentum —Bristol
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Driving
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Field-Based Valuation & Purchasing Representative (Self-Employed) Part Time 2 days Pw
V&M Holding —Bristol
- £150 a day
- Part-time
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
11d
Buyer (18 Month FTC)
Admiral —Cardiff
- Management
- Contracts
- IT
- Annual leave
Buyer
BBI Solutions —Newbridge
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
5d
Buying Assistant
Harding+ —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Buyer
Hodge Bank —Cardiff
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
11d
Strategic Buyer
Safran —Cwmbran
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- 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
5d
Procurement Specialist
Baker Hughes —Nailsea
- Full-time
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
1h
Buyer - Accessories
Harding+ —Avonmouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Buyer's Assistant
Funky Pigeon —Bristol
- £14,400 - £16,800 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Buyer
HWM-Water Limited —Cwmbran
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Quick apply
4d
Buyer - FTC/secondment until September 2027
Network Rail —Cardiff
- £29,000 a year
- Full-time
5d
Purchasing Assistant
Modsafe —Bristol
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
10d
Antiques & Jewellery Home Visit Buyer - South West
WeBuyVintage —Bristol
- £30,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
Quick apply
Electrical contractors Stores person/Buyer
Adler and Allan —Bristol
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Sick pay
Quick apply
4d
Strategic Sourcing Buyer
Atlas Copco Group —Bristol
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- In-person
Programme Procurement Manager
Babcock International —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Warehouse & Purchasing Specialist
NAES Corporation —Newport
- £29,000 - £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Military
- Mechanical knowledge
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply

I want to receive the latest job alerts for buyer in portishead, som

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Buyer

Sisk
Avonmouth

Apply Now

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.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

buyer jobs in portishead, som

Buyer

Buyer

Field-Based Valuation & Purchasing Representative (Self-Employed) Part Time 2 days Pw

Buyer (18 Month FTC)

Buyer

Buying Assistant

Buyer

Strategic Buyer

Part-Time Quantity Surveyor / Estimator (Commercial & Procurement)

Procurement Specialist

Buyer - Accessories

Buyer's Assistant

Buyer

Buyer - FTC/secondment until September 2027

Purchasing Assistant

Antiques & Jewellery Home Visit Buyer - South West

Electrical contractors Stores person/Buyer

Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Programme Procurement Manager

Warehouse & Purchasing Specialist

I want to receive the latest job alerts for buyer in portishead, som

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Key Requirements

What We Offer

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected