PSR Solutions are working with an established client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit an Assistant Buyer to Join their Procurement team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in West Midlands and will involve work within the Civil Engineering Sector.

Assistant Buyer Roles and Responsibilities

• Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors
• Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics
• Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company''s purchase order system and procedures
• Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs.
• Liaising with sites and supply chain partners

Assistant Buyer Requirements

• Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry
• Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain
• Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets
• Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner
• Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages
• In-house purchasing systems.
• Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met
• Ability to make decisions using own initiative and work as part of a tea

Assistant Buyer Benefits

• Salary - -25,397 - -28,000 DOE
• Based in Walsall
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

If you are interested in this Assistant Buyer role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions