Assistant Buyer

• Ref: 27585
• Contract: Permanent

Job Description

Buyer – Salford
We are currently looking for an Assistant/Intermediate Buyer to join a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor based in the North West. Ideally you will have a good level of local supplier knowledge, likely with a few favourite suppliers you regularly use. This is to help with resources on various Infrastructure and Structures projects across the region, providing plant, materials and subcontractors.
Responsibilities:
Before Project
Review design and specification information
Produce take offs for material components
Procure materials & sub-contractors for projects

During projects
Take & place orders from site staff
Minimise part loads and wastage
Ensure correct specification of material is delivered to site
Liaise with plant manager for inhouse wagon deliveries
Liaise with site staff for where manufacturers design required

Completion of Project
Complete and submit O&M information
Review any stock left at end of the project for reallocation to other sites
Ensure materials that may be required for snagging work are safely stored.