PSR Solutions are working with an established client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Buyer to Join their Procurement team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Redditch and will involve work within Residential groundworks Projects.
Buyer Roles and Responsibilities
Maintaining and developing key supplier relationships, ensuring the business can source the most suitable and cost-effective materials.
Placing material requests with suppliers, in line with workflow demands.
Distributing daily order sheets to relevant contact to increase efficiency and sending daily order reminders to site teams each close of play.
Providing up-to-date ETAs to site teams, following up and making amendments where required.
Liaising with commercial and production teams to ensure correct materials have been delivered within required timeframe.
Arranging collection of items from sites (i.e.: muck-away, haulage, tarmac, concrete etc.).
Arranging site-to-site transport with the plant department.
Supporting project mobilisations/site starts.
Assist in the training and mentoring of Trainee and Assistant Buyers where required.Buyer Requirements
Computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets
Experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain management
6 Months - 4 Years experience within an Assistant/Junior Buyer position would be ideal
Construction / Groundworks experience is essential
Eager to learn and develop, with a good attitude
Groundworks experience would be advantageous
Good data interrogation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid driving licenceBuyer Benefits
Salary - £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Based in Redditch
Weekly Hours: 07:30am to 16:30pm
23 days plus bank holidays, with additional holiday based on service
Company Pension scheme available
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.If you are interested in this Buyer role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions