Job Description

Location /

Bolton - Office Based

Department /

Property Services NW

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Buyer to join our Property Services team based in Bolton. This is a fixed-term position for 14 months to provide maternity cover, with the ideal candidate starting in December 2025.

The main purpose of the role is to assist the Supply Chain Manager and provide support within the department, with a particular focus on procuring materials for building contracts.


Benefits:


Competitive Salary / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities / Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Flexible Working / Ministry of Fun / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon Smartspending)


What you'll do:


Assist the Supply Chain Manager to ensure materials are procured accurately and on time. Provide administrative support as and when required within the department. Procure materials from suppliers with agreed trading agreements. Procure materials with the required accreditations. Procure materials in-line with the build programme ensuring materials are delivered to site in-line with the procurement schedule and site requirements. Ensure materials ordered meet contract specification. Input all official orders onto the Coins computer system for auditing and accounting. Purchase orders and enquiries to be to be raised in-line with company procedures. Resolve defective delivery issues. Offer alternative products that may save time and/or money. Negotiate commercial agreement with suppliers and within the contract allowance. Ensuring all orders and deliveries comply with health & safety and environmental policies Assist the estimating department with product information and current pricing. Assist the accounts department with invoice related issues. Attend pre-start contract meeting to obtain contract information and site conditions.

Have you got what it takes:


Proven track record in a similar role Relevant purchasing qualification / CIPS member / qualified Commercial acumen Skills gained in negotiation Be proficient on Microsoft Word & Excel.

Location

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Bolton - Office Based

Department

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Property Services NW

Company

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5 - Seddon Construction - Property Services

Reference

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VA68