Assistant Buyer - Construction
Venus Recruitment Ltd
This is an established, successful business that offers specialist services to some of the UK’s largest new homes builders, and the position has arisen due to a promotion. The role is buying site materials and the administration involved in multiple buying projects.
Full training and support will be given as this is a small, friendly team where they all work together to achieve the best results.
Responsibilities include:
- Contacting suppliers, placing orders and arranging deliveries of materials to sites
- Liaising with all suppliers to check stock availability and lead times on delivery
- Keeping Contracts Managers up to date on orders, and any anticipated delays
- Building strong relationships with all suppliers and the contracts team
- Checking all supplier invoices against orders received, and following up on any discrepancies with the suppliers
- Answering the phones, making calls to suppliers, and responding on email
- Strong communication skills will be essential as the role involves a lot of work on the phone
- An organised approach to work and able to follow processes
- A minimum of 5 GCSE's, with passes in Maths and English
- Knowledge of Word, Excel and Email
- Some previous work experience
- 20 days holiday per year, plus all bank holidays and three additional days at Christmas
- Pension and bonus scheme
- Hours of work in the office are Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm
- Salary will be dependent on experience
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