Junior Buyer
Junior Buyer
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Job Description
As the Junior Buyer you will assist the Procurement Team in managing the companys requirements for procuring materials plant & services on behalf of the project. You will liaise with suppliers and project staff on a daily basis and will conduct all procurement activities in accordance with the company regulations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Senior Buyers with developing Invitation to Tender packs in readiness to advertise to the marketplace and uploading opportunities to CompeteFor and Asite
- Assist with management of Tenders in the marketplace e.g. managing supplier clarifications downloading supplier bids
- Work with technical leads and estimators to obtain quotes for products
- Raise purchase requisitions and ensure that any assigned purchasing requisitions are delivered in a timely manner and in line with the project requirements
- Record and report savings in accordance with established guidelines
- Engage and communicate efficiently with internal customers and other functions as necessary in executing project activities
- Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant VVB policies
- Assisting the Buyers in expediting open purchase orders in order to ensure goods delivered on time
- Assist in resolving counts queries by analysing SAP and discussing with the supplier
- Conduct procurement activities in accordance with company and departmental procedures governance guidelines
- Support with monthly procurement reporting activities
Qualifications :
Essential :
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with an AC grade in English and Maths
- Possesses a good understanding of administrative processes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate complex and technical information with clarity
- Adept in using MS Office programs namely Excel and Word
Desired:
- Knowledge of SAP B1
- Basic understanding of a procurement/buying role within a business
- Studying towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
Additional Information :
Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and every ones contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
