Buying Assistant - Reigate, United Kingdom - Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

Verified Company

Reigate, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

My client has a terrific opportunity to join an American public transit and defence firm and their fun and sociable procurement team as a
buyer.

This business offers networked capabilities for C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance)

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next
buyer role

Remote working is optional (potential to be 100% remote), every other Friday is a non-working day.

A Few Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities for a
Buyer:

Awards purchase orders up to authorised signature authority, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Investigates and interviews new vendors as possible sources
Followsup on and expedites orders, as required
Supports department goals for minimum vendor delinquencies, timely purchase requisition placement and timely processing of rejections, and cost estimating proposals

Skills knowledge and experience:

Intermediate user of Microsoft Office suite of products
Ability to evaluate quotations against specifications; negotiate and communicate with suppliers
Ability to read and understand technical specifications and engineering drawings
Ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Possess strong written and verbal skills.