Job Title: Assistant Buyer
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Location: Maidstone
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time permanent
Start Date: ASAP upon successful completion of clearance documentation
Company Description
At BJF Group, we offer a career filled with opportunities, challenges, and innovations within a family environment where you're empowered to make a difference.
We serve a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients through various divisions, including Mechanical & Electrical, Projects & Construction, Facilities Management, and more.
We pride ourselves on nurturing talent and fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive - if you have ambitions to play a key part in driving our business forwards, then we want you to join us at an exciting time of development and growth to realise your full potential.
Position
Positioned at the heart of the business, our Procurement team play a key role in enabling the expansion of the group.
We are looking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Buyer to work as part of the purchasing team to achieve departmental and group targets - achieved through active researching, selection and purchasing of quality products and materials in line with the wider procurement strategy.
Reporting directly into the Senior Buyer, this is an opportunity to support the purchasing function across multiple divisions on both new and existing projects. You will work closely with the team as we look to continuously innovate and improve our existing processes, whilst providing relevant cost analysis to maximise profitability and sustainability.
Strong stakeholder management skills will be key as you liaise between site teams and suppliers regarding materials required, as well as the hire and off-hire of plant equipment as needed. Those with strong negotiation skills and an appetite to build strong working relationships will thrive in a fast-paced environment at a time of sustained growth for the business.
Requirements
To be considered for the role, we would like to see a demonstrable mix of the following:
Qualifications & Experience
Preferred experience within the Construction/Building Services industry
An understanding of supply chain management and logistics
Experience in liaising and negotiating with a wide range of individuals and organisations
Fully proficient with Microsoft Office
Person Profile
Ambitious and self-motivated
Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control
Excellent communication skills across all levels
Ability to work well under pressure
Quick-thinking with a flexible attitude to the role
What We Can Offer You
Rewards
Competitive Salary
Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
Group Pension Scheme: Provided by Royal London to save for your future.
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Company Funded Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare like, trips to the dentist.
Remote GP Access: speedy access to a GP by telephone or online plus electronic prescriptions
24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
Discounted Gym Membership at more than 3,000 gyms across the UK.
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Better BJF Initiative: wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
At BJF we look for people who seek:
A career that will challenge and motivate
A flexible, supportive, and caring environment
The opportunity to progress, make key decisions and own their future
A high level of variety in day-to-day work life
TEAMS Values by BJF Group
Trusted Open, honest and transparent
Excellent The best in everything we do
Agile At the forefront of change
Motivated Driven to continuously improve together
Safe Supportive of everyone’s wellbeing
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We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical beliefs; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
Awarded Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (2022)
Awarded ‘Management Team of the Year’ at the Surrey Kent Sussex (SKS(Apply online only) Awards (2022)
Finalists of the Southeast Construction Awards in the Best Construction Project and Best Construction Contractor categories. (2021)