Assistant Buyer - Materials and Services

Overview

Assist senior buyer with sourcing, supplier coordination, and procurement governance.

Key Responsibilities

• p2p data
• purchase orders
• tender management
• supplier monitoring
• procurement reporting
• cost management

Tasks

-Support internal audits and reporting requirements. -Contribute to commercial negotiations under guidance. -Assist in maintaining clean data within the P2P system. -Engage in training and development opportunities to build procurement knowledge. -Support the team with administrative tasks and purchase order management. -With guidance proactively manage committed costs. -Promote ethical and sustainable procurement practices. -Stay informed on industry trends and best practices. -Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues as needed. -Prepare basic reports on procurement activities and performance. -Represent the procurement team professionally in internal meetings. -Assist in gathering procurement requirements from project teams and stakeholders. -Help manage supplier calendars and engagement activities. -Help prepare and issue tender documents (e.g., RFQs, ITTs) and evaluate supplier responses. -Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. -Ensure suppliers meet Health & Safety and ESG requirements. -Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier agreements. -Support supplier onboarding.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• a levels
• procurement
• organisational
• communication
• construction

What You Bring

-Good organisational skills and attention to detail. -Customer-centric approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Enthusiastic and proactive approach to learning. -Awareness of construction materials, logistics, or regulated industries. -A levels or T Levels or coursework in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field. -Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). -Basic understanding of procurement principles.

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About Mwh Treatment

-With roots stretching back to 1820, draws on two centuries of innovation in the UK water sector. -Operates as a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction specialist, delivering projects from multi-million-pound schemes to capital maintenance. -Teams work across six major UK water frameworks, often in joint ventures and alliances. -Typical projects include water reclamation and wastewater treatment plants, delivered through integrated design-and-build contracts. -Known for pushing digital delivery techniques, winning awards for innovation and asset performance strategies.

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