Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be partnering with an established organisation in the construction sector on the appointment of an Assistant Buyer to join their head office team in Gateshead on a full-time and permanent basis.
This role is based on site full time, 37.5 hour week with flexible start times between 8-9.30 depending on preference.
Salary on offer is £26-30k depending on experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is working at a Procurement Assistant or Buying Assistant level and who wants further development opportunities to progress their career!
The Role
- Liaise with sites on purchasing queries
- Keep integrated management system updated whilst overseeing the approved supplier list and managing credit applications
- Obtain quotes for requisitions
- Liaise with Quantity Surveying team to check allowance for funds
- Raise purchase orders in a timely manner
- Manage invoice queries and resolve discrepancies
- General administrative duties including booking hotels, purchasing PPE and answering office line calls
- Support with fleet management duties
- Negotiate rebate terms with suppliers
- Attend supplier visits alongside the Buyer on site
- Some import/export tasks as required
- Keep Sage system updated
The Person/Specification
- Administrative experience supporting a Purchasing/Buying department
- Proactive in nature
- Highly organised
- Strong communication skills
Early application is highly recommended. Interviews to take place ASAP in February. For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.
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Gemma Yeadon
Gemma is the procurement specialist within the supply chain team, having joined Jackson Hogg in 2021. Gemma began her recruitment career in 2015, with most of her experience being across the procurement, purchasing and supply chain sectors. Typical roles Gemma would look after include purchasing assistants, supply chain coordinators, procurement officers, junior buyers, buyers, senior buyers, category managers, purchasing managers and procurement managers. Gemma loves all things interior design, long beach walks and brunches, as well as pencil portrait drawing.
Sector Lead - Procurement
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