Assistant Buyer - Materials and Services

Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• tender docs
• supplier evaluation
• data management
• purchase orders
• supplier onboarding
• performance monitoring

Tasks

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, the Assistant Buyer will support procurement activities across defined spend categories. The role will involve assisting with sourcing, supplier coordination, data analysis, and procurement governance. You’ll work closely with experienced buyers and stakeholders to develop your skills and contribute to value delivery across projects. -Engage in training and development opportunities to build procurement knowledge. -Help prepare and issue tender documents (e.g., RFQs, ITTs) and evaluate supplier responses. -Prepare basic reports on procurement activities and performance. -Assist in maintaining clean data within the P2P system. -Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier agreements. -Stay informed on industry trends and best practices. -Ensure suppliers meet Health & Safety and ESG requirements. -Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. -Support internal audits and reporting requirements. -Represent the procurement team professionally in internal meetings. -Promote ethical and sustainable procurement practices. -Help manage supplier calendars and engagement activities. -Contribute to commercial negotiations under guidance. -Support supplier onboarding. -With guidance proactively manage committed costs. -Support the team with administrative tasks and purchase order management. -Assist in gathering procurement requirements from project teams and stakeholders. -Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues as needed.

Requirements

• procurement
• excel
• a‑levels
• communication
• organisational
• detail

What You Bring

Due to increased workload, we are expanding our Central Procurement team to maintain high standards of governance, efficiency, and strategic alignment. As part of this growth, we are recruiting an Assistant Buyer, based at our Hattersley office, with hybrid working available. -Enthusiastic and proactive approach to learning. -Basic understanding of procurement principles. -Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). -Awareness of construction materials, logistics, or regulated industries. -Good organisational skills and attention to detail. -Customer-centric approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills. -A levels or T Levels or coursework in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.

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Benefits

Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their procurement career to gain exposure to category management, supplier engagement, and strategic sourcing within a supportive and high-performing team. At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Private Medical Insurance A competitive salary Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) Life Assurance Health Insurance

About MWH Treatment

-Teams are co-located on six major Frameworks, including integrated Joint Ventures and Alliances. -Offers a complete range of end-to-end services for water and wastewater solutions, from large-scale projects to minor maintenance activities. -Was acquired by RSK Group in 2021.

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