Assistant Buyer

Kenton Black Ltd; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kenton Black Limited in Birmingham is hiring an Assistant Buyer / Graduate Buyer to join the UK EMEA Procurement Team. This early-career role offers exposure to capital equipment, construction trade packages and supplier negotiations on high-value pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects.

You will work closely with the Head of Procurement and the UK & EMEA Procurement Lead, supporting end-to-end procurement from project initiation to contract award, while developing commercial and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in project procurement/buying within construction.
• Honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
• MCIPS qualification would be highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Support procurement activities from project initiation through to contract award and delivery.
• Act as a company representative and interface with client procurement teams on assigned projects.
• Support the development and implementation of Project Procurement Execution Plans.
• Research, identify and qualify new contractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate and monitor existing suppliers.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships.
• Review and commercially evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals.
• Support tendering, negotiation and contract award processes.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure project requirements are met.
• Work closely with project, commercial and engineering teams to ensure procurement strategies align with project objectives.

Connaissances

Project procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Formation

Honours degree in a relevant subject

MCIPS (desirable)

Description du poste

Join a global construction business operating at the forefront of the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology sectors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Buyer / Graduate Buyer to join the growing EMEA Procurement Team, working closely with the Head of Procurement / UK & EMEA Procurement Lead.

Ideally based within a commutable distance of the Birmingham head office, this is an excellent opportunity for an early-career procurement professional to build their experience with a highly respected international business operating in a fast-growing and technically demanding sector.

The Opportunity

• Capital equipment – process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation etc.
• Construction trade packages
• Professional services
• Supplier and subcontractor procurement
• Commercial evaluation and negotiations

You’ll work as part of a collaborative, experienced procurement team, gaining exposure to complex projects and developing the skills needed to progress your procurement career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities from project initiation through to contract award and delivery
• Act as a company representative and key interface with client procurement teams on assigned projects
• Support the development and implementation of Project Procurement Execution Plans
• Research, identify and qualify new contractors and suppliers
• Evaluate and monitor existing suppliers
• Manage and develop supplier relationships
• Review and commercially evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals
• Support tendering, negotiation and contract award processes
• Maintain procurement records and ensure project requirements are met
• Work closely with project, commercial and engineering teams to ensure procurement strategies align with project objectives

About You

• 1–3 years' experience in a project procurement / buying role within construction
• An Honours Degree in a relevant subject
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
• The ambition to build a long-term career within procurement

MCIPS qualified or currently working towards MCIPS would be highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000–£45,000 basic salary + package, depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a global construction business
• Exposure to major Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology projects
• Excellent opportunity for career progression
• Work alongside an experienced EMEA procurement team
• International project exposure
• Full 360° procurement lifecycle experience

This is a particularly strong opportunity for an Assistant Buyer or Graduate Buyer looking to take the next step in their career and gain genuine exposure to complex, high-value projects within one of construction's most buoyant sectors.