Job Description
Role Summary
To provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement Department in sourcing materials and services for the business. The Assistant Buyer will work closely with the Senior Buyer and all other departments to ensure efficient purchasing processes, accurate record-keeping, and timely delivery of materials and supplies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the Senior Buyer and team with day-to-day procurement activities.
2. Liaising with site management to identify upcoming and outstanding material requirements.
3. Prepare and issue quotation enquiries to suppliers to assist in pricing and sourcing materials.
4. Process and progress Purchase Orders and liaise with the relevant department concerning any discrepancies.
5. Obtain material pricing for the Tendering department as required.
6. Help maintain and update price lists, supplier information, and purchasing records.
7. Assist with maintaining and updating Sub-Contract Orders and Vendor/Sub-Contractor Cards.
8. Support the development and maintenance of positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
9. Follow up on all material and plant purchases, including delivery discrepancies or delays, and coordinate resolutions between suppliers and site teams.
10. Maintain procurement files and purchase agreements to ensure they are orga...