Buyer

Jrl Group Holdings Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jrl Group Holdings Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer to ensure materials are provided to schedule and within budgets. You will source materials, manage supplier relationships, and support cost reporting for contracts.

The role requires previous buying experience in manufacturing or construction, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. A proactive, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Three GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English, at grade C or above.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in purchasing within an Engineering/ Manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work on own initiative while contributing to a team.
• Proactive, professional approach in communication and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procurement of materials to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Report on budget management and allocation to Management.
• Support production continuity by ensuring timely material purchases.
• Audit suppliers and manage supplier portfolios; visit suppliers as needed.
• Maintain purchasing management systems and cost/value reporting.
• Attend project and contract handover meetings and regular updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Professionalism

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Our Purchasing department is a busy working environment. We ensure that the best materials are sourced through close
liaison with suppliers and internal departments. Through our attention to detail we have established a strong reputation
for first class service and reliability.

Role & Responsibilities:

As a Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring that materials required for all projects are provided to schedule and
according to projected budgets. The buying department plays a vital role in the profitability of contracts. Although not
an exhaustive list, your duties will include:

• Sourcing and procurement of raw materials, components, equipment and parts against designs and bills of materials;
• Report to Management on a regular basis on budget management and allocation;
• Support production continuity by ensuring materials are purchased to meet timelines required;
• Sourcing of new or alternative materials;
• Sending enquiries, collating and reviewing quotes;
• Visiting and auditing suppliers to assess performance, capacity and quality processes;
• Maintaining the purchasing management systems;
• Producing project cost/value reports;
• Opening accounts with new suppliers and managing supplier portfolios;
• Meeting with suppliers representatives to negotiate prices and build rapport;
• Reconciliation and close out of supplier related NCR’s
• Feedback of information to estimating department;
• Attending contract handover meetings;
• Attending regular project meetings;
• Instigating and finalising Supplier Performance Reviews
• Regular liaison with the Purchasing Manager.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the
Senior Buyers from time to time. This will be in accordance with the level of training skills and abilities, which the job
holder has or indeed achieves.

Requirements:

You will have previous experience as a buyer in a manufacturing/construction environment.
The successful candidate will be able to thrive and develop in a demanding role. You will be a proactive and enthusiastic
member of the team and have impeccable communication skills as this role will involve extensive interdepartmental,
supplier, site and client communication.

• Three GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade C or above, to include Mathematics and English
• 2+ years’ experience in purchasing within an Engineering/
  Manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office, in particular Word,
  Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work on own initiative while contributing effectively
  to a team environment
• Ability to display a proactive, professional approach