Graduate / Assistant Buyer Birmingham £25-45k package DOE Exciting opportunity with a leading global construction business that specialises in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries. They're looking for a Graduate or Assistant level Buyer to join the EMEA team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement UK/EMEA Lead Procurement and ideally based a commutable distance to their UK head office in Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for an entry level purchasing & procurement professional to gain experience with a global business in a very buoyant sector. Assigned packages will be a combination of (and not restricted to) - - Capital equipment (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation etc.) - Construction trade contracts - Professional services contracts The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and supportive team and will gain experience in the full 360 life cycle of procurement. Other responsibilities will include - - Act as company representative to clients and be a key interface for client procurement on assigned projects. - Research new qualified contractors and vendors as needed. - Evaluate existing suppliers as needed. - Involvement in project initiation including supporting development of the project procurement execution plan. - Conduct detailed commercial evaluation of received supplier proposals. Applicants should have the following - - 1-3 years' experience in a project procurement role in construction. - An honours degree in a related subject. - MCIPS qualification or working towards MCIPS is desirable. Please submit an up to date CV to apply