Assistant Buyer / Estimator

Castlemead Group Ltd; Pentre Maelor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Wales is seeking an Assistant Buyer/Estimator to aid in procurement. Responsibilities include scheduling material orders, controlling plant hiring, and maintaining procurement schedules. Ideal candidates should have experience with purchasing software and knowledge of supply chain processes. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary starting from £30,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing software is essential.
• Knowledge of supply chain and logistics is required.
• Negotiation skills with suppliers are important.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and place material orders for timely delivery.
• Control hire and off-hire of plant and equipment.
• Produce material enquiries and cost comparisons.
• Generate weekly reports on plant and site orders.
• Maintain procurement schedules and attend project meetings.

Skills

Experience working with Purchasing software

Knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes

Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers

Previous experience within the construction industry

Job description

We are currently seeking an Assistant Buyer/Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in the procurement process, ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services to meet our business needs.

Responsibilities

• Material scheduling and placing of material orders, ensuring timely delivery to site.
• Controlling the hire and off hire of plant, ensuring appropriate rent or buy calculations made when considering the hiring of plant & equipment.
• Producing material enquiries and cost comparisons.
• Producing weekly plant reports and site order reports.
• Controlling the location and movement of owned plant.
• Maintaining appropriate procurement schedules.
• Attend project team meetings and advise on all relevant issues.
• Involvement as required by the Company.
• Necessary site visits to monitor these duties.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required.
  
  

Experience

The successful candidate should possess:

• Experience working with Purchasing software
• Knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers
• Previous experience within the construction industry an advantage
  
  

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for procurement and a desire to contribute to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Assistant Buyer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000 per year