Assistant Buyer / Buyer

AR Resourcing Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier infrastructure contractor in London is seeking an Assistant Buyer / Buyer to support a Procurement Manager on a major rail project. The role includes managing procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and collaboration with site teams. Candidates should have at least one year of buying experience, ideally in construction or related fields. This position offers excellent career progression within a leading company in the rail infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's direct buying experience.
• Experience in construction, engineering or manufacturing.
• Any project procurement experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project procurement of materials and subcontracts.
• Support managing the tender process for subcontract packages.
• Lead new supplier negotiations for materials not covered by frameworks.

Skills

Project procurement experience

Supplier negotiation

Compliance management

Tender process management

Education

Relevant degree or working towards MCIPS

Job description

A high profile global £multi-billion infrastructure contractor is looking to recruit a Assistant Buyer / Buyer.

The main objective of the role is to support a Procurement Manager in delivering a high profile rail project in London.

Key duties will include:

• Manage the day to day project procurement of materials and subcontracts.
• Support the procurement team with managing the tender process for subcontract packages.
• Lead new supplier negotiations for materials not covered by frameworks.
• Work with site project teams to deliver procurement requirements.
• Ensure savings, rebates and compliance are achieved in line with project strategies.
• Support the procurement team with various administration and compliance activities.

Why Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Buyer who is looking for career progression

You will be working for a world leader in rail infrastructure who offers strong training and development.

You will be supporting one of the largest rail projects across Europe.

Further Details

Buying a wide variety of materials and subcontracts across rail, civils and site setup.

The immediate challenge will be quickly learning the supply chain and delivering the requirements of site teams.

Projects include track work, electrification and signalling packages ranging from £100k to £5m.

Candidate Requirements

You will be a Buyer or Assistant Buyer who is looking for career progression with at least 1 year's direct buying experience.

You will ideally be working in any construction related industry, our client is happy to also consider engineering or manufacturing experience.

Any project procurement experience would be beneficial.

Relevant degree or working towards MCIPS is desirable.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.