Buyer

Blackpool, Lancashire
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PURPOSE

* Deliver the procurement process at Divisional Level for purchase ledger purchases, materials, plant hire and non-contract related expenditure.

KEY ACCOUNTABILIES

* Persue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.

* Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times.

* Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs.

* Liaise closely with the Central Procurement lead/Regional Buyer to ensure that Procurement Policy and Procedures are followed at local level and recommendations for improvement and innovation are communicated effectively.

* Liaison with Site and Management Teams to determine material requirements and delivery schedules

* Generation and accurate utilization of procurement and system management tools

* Placement of material purchase orders as required in conjunction with the Regional Buyer

* Provide job support/cover for the Plant Administrator, placement of Plant Hire Orders as required

* Establishment and maintenance of relationships with suppliers to maximize the profitability of the business and to ensure that the businesses objectives are achieved

* Provision of professional and service driven assistance to all divisions of the Water Business ensuring that material/plant hire orders are expedited effectively

* Develop effective working relationships with Group Accounts Teams/Procurement Business partner to ensure effective processing of good receipt documentation and closing out invoice queries

* Actively support management and site teams and offer a personal and dedicated approach to procurement solutions

* Liaise with estimating/design/site teams ensuring accurate material/hire costs are utilized at tender stage

* Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary to effectively undertake the role

* Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times

* Carry our any other reasonable task required to enable the Company to meet its targets and objectives

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

* Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages

* Commercial and financial awareness

* Excellent communication skills

* Time management skills

* Decision making and problem-solving ability within the extent of personal responsibility

* Work effectively within the Procurement Team

BEHAVIOURS

* Role model the values of the Group – Trust & Integrity, Quality, Talent, Respect and Reliability – in all activities and interactions with employees, clients and stakeholders

* Display assertiveness and persistence by reacting positively to set-backs

* Work as part of a team by showing respect, support and consideration for the views and actions of colleagues and others

* Focusing on results for the business including strategic awareness (seeing opportunities for commercial gain)

* Effective thinking and decision making/problem-solving

* Presenting information and arguments convincingly and persuasively

* Taking a personal pride in achievements and giving recognition to others for their part

Job Info
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Job Title:
Buyer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Blackpool, Lancashire
Salary:
£35000 Per annum hybrid working
Posted:
Jun 6th 2025
Closes:
Jul 7th 2025
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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