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Assistant Buyer

January 22, 2019 | Comments Off on Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

 Salary and benefits: Competitive salary plus company car or car allowance, matched pension up to 7.5%, numerous retail discounts and 26 days annual leave
Location: Within 1 hours' commute of Waterbeach, Cambridge

Business area: Buildings

Kier Construction Eastern are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join the team in our Head Office in Waterbeach, Cambridge. Although the role is mainly administrative there will be the opportunity to expand into Procurement.

Job Description
  • Administration relating to the printing, issuing and monitoring, executing and archiving of Sub Contract documentation
  • Update and accurately maintain records and databases.
  • Providing reports to site-based staff on a weekly basis
  • Entering data onto in-house computer systems
  • Supplier Finance Scheme - Initiate and liaise with Sub Contractors to start the procedure. Liaise with Group/Lloyds Bank/Kier Accounts Department to finalise procedure.
  • Dealing with incoming Supply Chain questions/requests
  • Receive and distribute incoming procurement post. Recognise what is important/urgent and scan or email to relevant parties
    • Individual:
  • Proven experience in administration and knowledge of products/materials
  • Computer literacy to include working knowledge of Microsoft systems, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Access Database and procurement systems preferably COINS an advantage
  • Good telephone Manner and organisational ability.
  • A Team Player but able to work with minimal supervision
  • You should be honest and reliable and must work well under pressure
  • Adaptable to change, approachable and conscientious and willing to accept ownership of tasks.
    • About Kier:

    Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

     Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
    Kier is an inclusive employer.
    Let's shape your world together.
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