Job Description

Profile

As market leaders in Drywall, our success comes from understanding and meeting our customer's needs. We pride ourselves on providing best value though the quality of our workmanship and our people.

We are looking for a confident Assistant Purchasing Manager with 2-3 years' experience, in Construction or similar to join our team. Our successful candidate will be a team player, who is willing and able to take the lead where required.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, 08.00 to 16.30 hours but can be flexible.

Job Summary

They will report to the Purchasing Manager and support them in procuring materials, equipment and services needed for construction projects; while ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Also contributing to development and deployment of purchasing strategies and playing a key part in managing supplier and key stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities and Duties

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May include but are not limited to:

Collaborating with design, estimating, onsite operations and commercial teams to understand the original sub-contract works Manage design change variation in materials Manage material quotation procedure before and throughout the construction phase Communicating changes and updates with purchasing team Assists Purchasing Manager to monitor system indicators of stock and communicating over ordering / errors etc to the wider team Creates cost projections, controls spending and identifies opportunities for cost savings Analyses and compares consumption reports Updates price lists, compiles reports and maintains reports as required Ensures compliance with company policy, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements Maintains the banned substance list and COSHH records

About you - The successful candidate will have:

2-3 years' experience in a purchasing role in construction or similar Strong commercial acumen and credibility Strong negotiation and communication skills

Qualifications

: Excellent grades in Maths and English. A CIPS qualification would be advantageous

Capabilities

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Knowledge of construction industry (including common materials, equipment, and processes) and procurement processes (including best practices, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management). Customer focus: Excellent communication and negotiation skills; can influence at all levels and build positive long-term relationships. Demonstrates forward thinking and flexibility. Is initiative-taking in problem solving. Teamwork: Leadership and Vision: Establishes a clear direction and focus for others, enabling them to perform at a high level. Conveys a clear vision, engages others acts as a role model for the Measom values. Build positive and effective relationships across the business. Is responsible, answerable, and accountable within the role. Builds own capability; develops product awareness and technical knowledge. Is well Organised, self-reliant, and motivated. Organised and ability to work to deadlines, in a fast moving business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leicester LE4 5JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Purchasing: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person