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Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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 partBefore You Apply
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