Rail Assistant Buyer

Carrington West; Acton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-discipline contractor in Acton is seeking an Assistant Buyer for a major rail enhancement project. This role involves assisting in procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring service levels are met. Candidates should have experience in transportation procurement and excellent communication skills. An opportunity not to be missed, offering competitive rates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or buying activities within transportation.
• Experience working in the rail industry or water, highways, utilities.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontract tenders and paperwork.
• Negotiate with suppliers for price, quality, and delivery.
• Process purchase requests meeting budget and quality standards.
• Work closely with colleagues, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support meetings by preparing agendas and taking notes.
• Produce reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using MS Office.
• Handle incoming enquiries and correspondence.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Time-management skills

PC literate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Do you have buying or procurement experience in the rail sector? Are you looking for an opportunity to be involved in a major infrastructure project?

Location: Acton
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £250-£300/day via umbrella

Our client is a leading multi-discipline contractor with a large presence across the transportation sector. They are recruiting an Assistant Buyer to assist procurement activities on a major rail enhancement project in Acton.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontract tenders and paperwork
• Negotiate with suppliers to get the best price, quality, and delivery times
• Process purchase requests from approved suppliers, making sure they meet budget and quality standards
• Work closely with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors to make sure service levels are met
• Support meetings by preparing agendas, taking notes and sharing follow-ups
• Produce simple reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using MS Office
• Handle incoming enquiries and correspondence, drafting responses where needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or buying activities within transportation.
• Ideally experience working in the rail industry, otherwise water, highways or utilities
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• PC literate.

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Amy at Carrington West