Role: Assistant Buyer

Location: Dublin

Salary: Negotiable DOE

Our client are currently seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our high performing Procurement team. If you would like to join a company who wins high profile projects with blue chip clients and if you enjoy working in a stimulating environment, then our client is the company for you. This role is based in Dublin office full-time.

REPORTING TO: Group Procurement Manager

Purpose of Role

To assist in the co-ordination of the sourcing of plant and materials purchased directly by company and to support the Purchasing Department in his role.

Responsibilities

Materials Procurement

• Promptly place orders with suppliers & ensure Project Managers & QSs are kept up to date on delivery.
• Obtain best prices from suppliers for items needed, obtaining a minimum of 3 quotations for bespoke materials
• Monitor project staff compliance with the Materials Procurement Policy
• Assist with the invoice and credit note process and maintain good communication with Suppliers and Accounts department
• Maintain accurate file & email storage to ensure proper and timely payment of invoices.

Safety Health & Environmental

• Ensure that all materials & equipment purchased by the company comply with the relevant safety standards.
• Ensure Material Safety Data Sheets are obtained where required; where appropriate, seek advice from the Safety Manager regarding health & safety or environmental implications of materials and equipment purchased.

Other

• Maintain the Warehouse & Stores areas (assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries, driving the forklift, keeping such areas clean and tidy)
• Assist Estimating Department on pricing as required.
• Ensure the movement of materials and plant to and from the Warehouse is properly accounted for.
• Assist the Travel Co-Ordinator with booking flights and accommodation when needed.
• Provide support to project sites as and when required.
• Assist HR Team by facilitating procurement inductions to new hires.
• Any other related responsibilities.

The Candidate

• 2 years' experience (preferably within the construction industry with a main contractor or from a builders merchant background)
• Must have a full driving license
• Ability to work under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Problem solver and results focused.
• Proficient negotiation skills and ability to plan for future needs for the business.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong emphasis on accuracy and detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.
• Team Player

Career Path

Our client implement a highly structured career progression programme through a continual professional development programme (PDP) and mentoring programme which has been the foundation to our success. As an Assistant Buyer the operational career path for highly performing individuals is to progress to Buyer, Senior Buyer to Procurement Lead.

Due to the urgency of this vacancy, it is not possible for our client at this time to consider anyone without the appropriate work permits, visas or sponsorship's already in place. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to work in Ireland. Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered.

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