At a Glance
- Tasks: Source materials and manage supplier relationships to ensure smooth procurement processes.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Bury St Edmunds with a focus on collaboration and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with potential for remote work and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital role that supports project success and enhances your career in procurement.
- Qualifications: Previous admin or purchasing experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
P+S Recruitment are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their team based in Bury St.
Edmunds on a full-time, permanent basis.
Main Responsibilities
- Sourcing materials, products and services from approved suppliers.
- Obtain and compare supplier quotations.
- Raise and process purchase orders.
- Monitor purchase orders through to delivery.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding lead times, deliveries and product availability.
- Liaison with Stores/Logistics team internally.
- Resolve invoice and delivery discrepancies.
- Maintain supplier databases and procurement records.
- Support price negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
- Monitor stock levels and reorder materials where required.
- Assist with supplier performance reviews.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Site Managers to ensure procurement meets programme requirements.
- Produce procurement reports and purchasing data.
- Ensure purchasing complies with company procedures and contractual requirements.
- Keep up to date with market trends, pricing and new suppliers.
- Working against a procurement schedule, CSA, Specs & Drawings to procure compliant materials.
- Working with Quantity Surveyors on procurement schedules.
- Tracking long-lead items against the construction programme.
- Maintaining procurement and material delivery trackers.
- Coordinating technical submissions and supplier documentation.
- Assisting with value engineering and supplier quotations.
- Ensuring materials comply with project specifications.
- Supporting project teams with procurement planning and logistics.
Person Specification
- Previous administration or purchasing experience.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good negotiation skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
- Strong numerical and analytical ability.
- Working at a fast pace.
- Knowledge of procurement software or ERP systems (desirable)
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Able to build strong supplier relationships
Working Hours
- 37.5-40 Hours per week.
- Monday Friday.
- Up to 1.5 working from home days per week.
Salary
Job Type
Permanent
Location
- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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Assistant Buyer – Full Time – Bury St Edmunds employer: Catering
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Livingston, where we prioritise employee growth and development within a supportive work culture. Enjoy competitive pay rates, including a generous night shift premium, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation.
We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Buyer – Full Time – Bury St Edmunds
Sourcing Materials
Supplier Quotations
Purchase Order Processing
Supplier Liaison
Invoice Resolution
Supplier Database Management
Price Negotiation
