Job description for Assistant Buyer
Overview
MJL Contractors are one of the largest groundwork’s contractors in the South West and employ around 300 operatives working on around 40 sites at any one time. We work for many of the large national & regional housing developers & specialize in the construction of large housing estates.
The business prides itself on its proactive approach to providing a quality product, on time & to budget.
Skills required
Highly organised
Ability to prioritise tasks & work calmly & rationally while under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Good communication & negotiation skills
Positive outlook
Ability to work to deadlines
Persuasive
Attention to detail
Comprehensive understanding of MS excel & outlook
Team player
Role
The role of assistant buyer is to assist the buyer to procure all materials for the best possible price, in accordance with the contract specification & delivered to comply with the site programme
Analyse current supply chain price agreements & site orders lists & obtain competitive prices where agreed prices are not available to enable orders to be placed
Compare suppliers’ quotes & analyse prices against tender allowances
Research product information & alternative products
Liaise with MJL staff to order materials as requested via phone & email
Liaise with suppliers & advise site staff of delivery dates for orders
Update site orders where necessary to avoid invoice queries
File & organise emails to ensure that historic information is available as required
Maintain MJL stock list & aim to use materials on other sites where cost effective to do so
Assist the accounts department to resolve & avoid invoice queries
Hours of work
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
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