Buyer

Buckinghamshire

Up to -45k-

Up to 2 days WFH for the right candidate

The Buyer will work as part of the Procurement Team, supporting with all purchasing related tasks, including, establishing competitive suppliers, managing purchase orders, monitoring my clients own product inventory and providing general administrative support. You need to have excellent communication skills, a methodical approach and attention to detail to ensure all purchases are logged and project budgets adhered to. You will assist the Site Management teams with day-to-day requests to ensure project programmes are achieved, in agreed timescales and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Build rapport with suppliers and secure best price for products and services.
• Ensure timely and smooth delivery of materials to site.
• Scrutinise order acknowledgements for accuracy.
• Upload purchasing information to company management system (Xero).
• Ensure all purchases are coded fully and accurately to ensure project budgets are being adhered to.
• Advise project lead when budgets reach their limit.
• Upload purchasing information to company management system (Costtracker).
• Hiring / off hiring machinery & equipment where necessary.
• Applying for credit applications / setting up trading accounts with new suppliers.
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain the most competitive rates.
• Agreeing payment terms with suppliers.
• Support the Document Co-ordinator in applications for material guarantees / product warranties.
• Support the Document Co-ordinator in applications for Insurance backed guarantees.
• Maintain good relationships across all projects and project teams.