Assistant Buyer - Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4NN Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:
Water
Transport
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values, which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. Temporary and permanent design
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Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver to our success
Skills Development and Training
Assistant Buyer
As an assistant buyer, you will be responsible for providing our nationwide delivery teams with a company-compliant professional material supply service whilst working with and supporting other business needs.
You will be communicating with internal business units, external suppliers, trade bodies and associations to achieve the best value on goods and services whilst being mindful of where materials are coming from within the supply chain, and ensuring the company continues to source ethically and sustainably.
Buying Tasks
Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors.
Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics.
Proactively identifying market trends, product and industry developments and supply chain innovations through the engagement of external partners, leading as directed by the Procurement Manager on any specific commodity or category.
Providing commercial assistance on the contracts you are procuring for.
Liaising with sites and supply chain partners, developing relationships to ensure a planned “right-first-time” service is provided regarding safety, quality, programme, commercial aspects, and overall best value.
Working with and supporting internal business needs regarding commercial and product awareness at all stages of the construction process, ensuring that we jointly deliver major programme requirements.
Ensuring continuous communication with other team members to review contract progress and address associated issues immediately.
Maintaining full knowledge and understanding of purchasing strategy and processes to ensure a professional and auditable procurement contract is in place.
Operating within financial governance levels
Adherence to procurement procedures
Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company’s purchase order system and procedures.
Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs.
Submitting detailed analysis to procurement and project teams for approval in line with governance.
To provide evidence of best value regarding procurement, which may include commercial betterment, quality, and efficiency.
To evidence supply chain engagement, including performance management under company objectives.
Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Senior Buyer / External Hire Desk Manager, and all levels of procurement personnel in both the central and regional teams
All internal departments, including site operations, HSEQ, estimating, accounts and business development.
External supply chain partners
Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry
Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain
Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets
Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner
Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages
In-house purchasing systems.
A full UK driving licence
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by;
~ Competitive salary
~ Company Pension
~ Life Assurance
~ Private Medical
~ Profit share scheme
~25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
~8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
~ Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
~ Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
~ Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
~ Leadership & management training and coaching
~ Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
~ Flexible working arrangements
~ Annual salary review
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