Assistant Buyer

PSR Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A Civil Engineering company in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join their procurement team. The suitable candidate will manage supplier selections, negotiate prices, and maintain supply chain records. Key qualifications include relevant industry experience and strong negotiation skills. The role offers a salary of £25,397 - £28,000 and various benefits including life assurance and private medical care.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Company pension

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry.
• Demonstrable commercial awareness to monitor budgets.
• Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Procuring construction materials and related services across sectors.
• Carrying out supplier selection and evaluating quotations.
• Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office

Decision making

Team collaboration

Tools

In-house purchasing systems

Job description

Overview

PSR Solutions are working with an established client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit an Assistant Buyer to join their Procurement team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in West Midlands and will involve work within the Civil Engineering Sector.

Responsibilities

• Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors
• Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics
• Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company's purchase order system and procedures
• Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs
• Liaising with sites and supply chain partners

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry
• Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain
• Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets
• Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner
• Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages
• In-house purchasing systems
• Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met
• Ability to make decisions using own initiative and work as part of a team

Benefits

• Salary - 25,397 - 28,000 DOE
• Based in Walsall
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

If you are interested in this Assistant Buyer role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions