Purchaser

Due to the rapid expansion of our business, we are looking to recruit a purchasing professional, the role will involve supporting the project management team and others within the business with resilient, value for money and efficient purchasing practices.  Activities include: Agreeing favourable credit terms and discounting with suppliers Raising purchase orders and maintaining our ordering platform  Integrating with project planning resource and giving updates on long lead time items and potential issues Identifying plant or equipment shortages and suggesting alternatives Assisting in vesting of materials and prompt payment activities to preserve cashflow.
Working with Goods in and Goods out to ensure purchases are correct and working with supplier to remediate mistakes and mis quantities.  Assist in providing technical information, datasheets and obtaining quotes for others to accurately price jobs.
Assist in trending of material prices to identify risks in tendering opportunities.  Able to demonstrate a risk assessed appropriate to procurement to ensure resilience and best value.  Other general administrative tasks required to support the team.
Desirable Attributes, Skills & Experience Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office particularly in using databases and spreadsheets Working knowledge of procurement law Have a good working understanding of mechanical and electrical parts and components.  CIPS Procurement Certificate would be desirable.  Well organised, dependable Able to work independently and be a team player Good communication skills both verbal and written (English Language)