Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant – Plymouth A construction company is in search for a Buying Assistant to join a very busy team on a permanent basis in Plymouth.
The purpose will be to support a well-established commercial team, assist with all procurement-related tasks such as managing purchase orders, monitor inventory, prepare orders and provide administrative support.
You should be detail-focused, confident speaking with suppliers and site teams and have construction/accounting awareness!
This company offer an array of exciting and varied projects including refurbishments, commercial new build, renovations and extensions within Healthcare, Education, Commercial and Public Sector etc.
Responsibilities: Obtain prices from merchants Contact a range of suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations Agreeing delivery schedules Keeping detailed records and maintaining well-organised work schedules Preparing and maintaining cost reports Raising subcontract orders Issuing certificate of payments to contractors Generate and chase up/store quotes Chasing quotations from sub-contractors and suppliers Assisting the commercial team as directed   Requirements: Open to having a background in construction or accounting  Understanding of construction materials desirable Excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally Highly organised Negotiation skills Strong IT skills including Excel   If you would like to discuss, please do call RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris.