Overview
Job Title: Assistant Buyer
Location: Maidstone
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time permanent
Start Date: ASAP upon successful completion of clearance documentation
Company: BJF Group
About the Company
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 divisions including Mechanical & Electrical, Projects & Construction, Facilities Management, and more. We nurture talent and foster an environment where everyone can thrive. If you have ambitions to play a key part in driving our business forwards, join us at an exciting time of development and growth to realise your full potential.
Position and Responsibilities
Positioned at the heart of the business, our Procurement team plays 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. This involves researching, selecting, and purchasing quality products and materials in line with the wider procurement strategy. Reporting directly to the Senior Buyer, this role supports the purchasing function across multiple divisions on both new and existing projects. You will work with the team to continuously improve processes, while providing cost analysis to maximise profitability and sustainability. Strong stakeholder management is essential as you liaise between site teams and suppliers regarding materials, as well as the hire and off-hire of plant equipment as needed. Those with strong negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships will thrive in a fast-paced environment during a period of growth.
Requirements
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
* Competitive Salary
* Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Group Pension Scheme: Provided by Royal London
* Free Eyesight test: Specsavers
* Company Funded Health Cash Plan
* Remote GP Access
* 24/7 EAP Service
* Discounted Gym Membership across the UK
* Better BJF Initiative: wellbeing and mental health champions at work
* Employee Referral Scheme: cash reward for successful hires
About Us and Values
At BJF we look for people who seek a challenging career in a flexible, supportive environment with opportunities to progress and own their future. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, beliefs, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment. We are Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (2022) and have been finalists for regional construction awards.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Construction
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