Buyer

Job Summary

• Build and maintain good working relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Have a thorough understanding of procurement administration duties and product maintenance.
• Negotiate with multiple suppliers to maximise cost saving, quality, and service.
• Engage with the business to identify requirements, create purchase requests and seek approvals as appropriate.
• Working with internal teams to ensure supplier deliveries are in line with company procedures.
• Prepare procurement reports as required.
• Understand the process of importing products.
• Responsible for depot inventory of products and ensuring stock levels are adequately maintained by placing orders accordingly.
• Assist with internal/external communications and meetings.
• Develop strong relationships with depots by regular communication and depot visits to assess stocks, including assisting with depot stock takes across the company where required.
• Ability to train new people within the team, once a good understanding of the processes has been achieved.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the forecast system.
• Adapt to changes required in relation to the business needs.

• Previous experience in a similar role or a role which includes the above duties.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and procedures.
• The ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
• Highly numerate and problem-solving mindset.
• Well organised, self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• The ability to influence at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work within a small team, under pressure and at speed.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Outlook and Excel
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good sense of humour
• Forecast systems.
• To ideally have construction industry experience.

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Buying: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Reference ID: Buyer - BUS