Woolston, Warrington PSR Solutions

PSR Solutions are working with a Market Leading client working within the Residential Groundworks Sector to recruit an Assistant Materials Buyer to Join their Pre-Construction team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Warrington.

Assistant Buyer Roles and Responsibilities

• Producing costs based on materials and quantities received from the Estimating team and issue to Quantity Surveyors as required and within set timeframes.
• Working closely with Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and site teams to ensure the right materials are provided at the right time
• You will review proposals, negotiate prices, select the best suppliers, analyse trends.
• Follow up with placed orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.
• Initial preparation and issuance of Request for Quotations (RFQs) for a wide range of commodities
• Process modifications to terms and conditions of purchase agreements
• Assisting the Estimating team on costs of materials once tender has been priced prior to final tender submission
• Perform commercial analysis on suppliers to develop more efficient processes and cost-effective solutions

Assistant Buyer Requirements

• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets
• Experience working within Groundworks sector would be advantageous
• Experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management is advantageous
• 6 Months - 2/3 Years experience within an Assistant/Junior Buyer position would be ideal
• Eager to learn and develop, with a good attitude
• Good data interrogation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driving licence

Assistant Buyer Benefits

• Salary - 25,000 - 35,000 DOE
• Retail Discounts
• Company pension
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Reduced Gym Memberships
• Discounted Holidays

If you are interested in this Assistant Buyer role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions