Rail Assistant Buyer

Carrington West; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-discipline contractor is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement activities on a major rail enhancement project in Acton. The ideal candidate will have procurement experience, ideally in the rail industry, and will work closely with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure project success. This position offers £250-£300 per day for a duration of 6 months.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager with procuring for subcontractors and suppliers.
• 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.
• Work closely with colleagues, suppliers, and subcontractors to meet service levels.
• Support meetings by preparing agendas, taking notes, and sharing follow-ups.
• Produce reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using MS Office.
• Handle incoming enquiries and correspondence.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Time-management skills

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

• As the Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Manager with procuring for subcontractors and suppliers, purchasing and stakeholder engagement.
• 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

• The ideal Assistant Buyer will have:
• 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