Rail Procurement Assistant Buyer for Acton Project

Carrington West; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-discipline contractor in the UK is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement activities on a major rail enhancement project in Acton. This role starts as temporary with a chance to become permanent. Suitable candidates will have procurement experience and ideally a degree in Supply Chain Management. Excellent communication and time-management skills are essential, as well as proficiency in MS Office.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or buying activities within transportation.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• PC literate.

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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Time-management skills

PC literacy

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A leading multi-discipline contractor in the UK is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support procurement activities on a major rail enhancement project in Acton. This role starts as temporary with a chance to become permanent. Suitable candidates will have procurement experience and ideally a degree in Supply Chain Management. Excellent communication and time-management skills are essential, as well as proficiency in MS Office.