Assistant Buyer

https://vacancies.linearrecruitment.co.uk/1565-assistant-buyer/power-utilities/walsall/job2025-09-05 15:00:072025-10-04 Linear Recruitment
Job Type Permanent
Area Walsall, West Midlands Walsall West Midlands
Sector Power & Utilities
Salary Competitive
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Alex Wasawo
Job Ref 19293
Description

The Assistant Buyer supports project teams by ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with company standards. This role involves working closely with internal departments and external suppliers to secure the best value while maintaining ethical and sustainable procurement practices.

They contribute to key business goals, including social impact and sustainability, and play a part in delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK.


Key Responsibilities

Procurement Duties:

  • Purchase construction materials and related services across different operational sectors.

  • Evaluate supplier options, negotiate prices, and manage delivery logistics.

  • Monitor market trends and work with the procurement team to improve supply chain strategies.

  • Assist with commercial aspects of procurement on assigned contracts.

  • Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to ensure high-quality service.

  • Support teams with product knowledge and commercial awareness throughout project stages.

  • Ensure procurement activities align with company processes and financial policies.

Administrative Duties:

  • Keep accurate records using company purchasing systems.

  • Provide reports and data to support procurement and wider business needs.

  • Submit procurement analysis for approval, ensuring alignment with company policies.


Performance Goals

  • Demonstrate value for money through effective procurement (e.g., cost savings, quality, efficiency).

  • Support supply chain performance and engagement.


Key Working Relationships

  • Collaborates with procurement managers, site teams, finance, health & safety, and business development departments.

  • Works with a range of external suppliers and partners.


Candidate Requirements

Essential:

  • Experience in a similar procurement or buying role (ideally in construction or engineering).

  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.

  • Commercially aware with budget monitoring experience.

  • Confident using Microsoft Office and procurement systems.

  • Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail.

  • Self-motivated and team-oriented.

Desirable:

  • Working towards or holding a CIPS qualification.

  • Degree or equivalent experience.

  • Experience with in-house purchasing systems.

  • Full UK driving licence.

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