Assistant BuyerJob OverviewCarry out the effective procurement of materials and services in support of company spend categories b.....
Assistant Buyer
Job Overview
Carry out the effective procurement of materials and services in support of company spend categories but with flexibility to support the broader procurement business needs
Main Duties
-Establishing and maintaining an efficient and effective procurement service at all times in support of facilities management buying needs.
-Ensuring purchases/orders remain primarily focussed with national or preferred suppliers.
-Ensuring that all buying activities are carried out in accordance with procurement processes and escalating non-compliance.
-Identifying any opportunity to continually improve processes to ensure lean, effective procurement process supporting operations.
-Managing buying resource to ensure operational needs are satisfied and a high level of service maintained.
-Continually reviewing existing supply deals and benchmarking prices to ensure best value is constantly obtained.
-Reporting on Facilities Management rebates that the buying team have delivered on a quarterly basis and collecting such rebates in a timely manner.
-Carrying out key supplier reviews in accordance with the latest forms and guidance.
-Continually reviewing sustainability profile of the key suppliers and products to ensure the principles of sustainable procurement are applied.
-Establishing strong links with operational teams and continually improving the procurement service provided. Attending operational meetings and visiting sites as and when required.
What we are looking for
-Excellent communicator across a varied audience both internally and with third party suppliers.
-Developing relationships across the operational business and with national suppliers is key to the success of the role.
-Planning and organisational skills are essential.
-Commercial Awareness.
-Independent thinker and self-managed.
-Ability to analyse and negotiate with suppliers.
-Demonstrable ability to establish and manage processes and change.
-Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards are met.
-Demonstrate a readiness to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action.
-Monitor timescales and plans.
-Understand technical or professional aspects of work and continually maintains technical knowledge.
-Maintain effective work behaviour in the face of setbacks or pressure. Remains calm, stable and in control of themselves.
-Should speak clearly, fluently & in a compelling manner to both individuals & groups.
-Writes in a clear & concise manner, using appropriate grammar, style and language for the reader.
-Demonstrate a broad based view of issues, events and activities and a perception of their longer term impact or wider implications.
-Successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions.
-Understands and applies commercial and financial principles. Views issues in terms of costs, profits, markets and added value.
