Assistant Buyer

Ardmore Construction; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Greater London is seeking a procurement specialist to assist with sourcing construction materials. This hybrid role requires strong negotiation skills and a minimum of 1 year in a buying role within construction. You will manage supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery of materials. The company offers competitive benefits and a crucial role within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will possess excellent IT and organizational skills, contributing to supply chain efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Generous staff referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Retail and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a buying role for a construction company.
• Ability to maintain relationships with vendors and site management.
• Excellent IT skills capable of producing statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day requirements for specific spend categories.
• Drive lowest costs and greater value, negotiate supplier agreements.
• Anticipate future business needs and conduct supplier market analysis.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Statistical analysis

IT skills

Job description

Ardmore have been at the forefront in delivering major projects across London. We have established a major reputation for delivery of large-scale phased regeneration schemes. Some of our iconic projects include the Corinthia Hotel, Churchills Old War Office, the Ned and many more….!

This role will be based at our Head Office in Islington, a short walk from Angel or Old Street station.

Our head office houses the support/core functions to the business from HR/Recruitment, Buying, Finance and Pre-construction.

This will be a Hybrid role. £ days in the office and 2 days working from home. Our core days in the office are Monday and Wednesday.

We are looking for someone to assist with sourcing and procuring construction materials from vendors at the most competitive price, ensuring product quality and consistency of supply is met.

You will work closely with project managers, site managers, site engineers and quantity surveyors, ensuring all materials and services are present on site when required. The team is currently made up of 3 people.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring day-to-day requirements for specific spend categories are met
• Driving lowest costs and greatest value for the organisation including negotiation of supplier agreements, sourcing innovation and supplier relationship management.
• Value enhancement through specific actions targeting commercial rewards, unit price reduction, spot negotiations
• Point of contact and resolution for all issues relating to preferred suppliers under management
• Communicate and showcase category strategy, deliverables and initiatives to internal stakeholders
• Analysing and monitoring spend and business needs
• Anticipating future business needs
• Supplier market analysis
• Reporting on category performance (KPIs)
• Market Awareness
• Planning
• Supply chain management
• Ordering/Purchasing
• Systems and Internal controls

We're Looking For

• Great negotiation skills
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors and site management
• Organised and has good administration skills
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to produce statistical analysis for senior management
• Worked in a buying role for a construction company for minimum of 1 year.

Example of Company Benefits (Dependent on role level)

• Competitive Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme
• Competitive holiday allowances, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 29 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service), Day off on your birthday also included!
• Competitive pension scheme to help you for when you retire
• Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and Learning.
• Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500
• The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms Proactively manage the supply chain partner approval/renewal process to ensure compliance.

Further Information About the Role

Kindly be aware that this advertisement for our job vacancy may not encompass all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described. It is subject to potential amendments at the sole discretion of Ardmore.

For a full role profile, please contact us directly.

Equal Opportunities

Ardmore are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application.

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