My client are a groundworks and civil engineering specialist, currently recruiting for a Junior Buyer/Assistant Buyer, to work from their office in Potters Bar.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Assist the Procurement Manager to ensure materials are delivered to sites in line with site programmes and specification and are purchased at competitive prices
Assist in the collation of documentation and issuing of material tender enquiries
Assist in the assessment and comparison of material quotations
Process new material orders
Assist in production of monthly reports detailing material spend
Work with the Procurement Manager to research new and relevant products
Carry out invoice checking procedure and where necessary deal with invoice queries
Continually monitor material lead times, keeping site managers informed, instigate forward material allocation when necessary
Assist with site call offs
Provide general assistance to the Contracts &...