Graduate / Assistant Buyer

Graduate / Assistant Buyer
Birmingham
25-45k + package DOE

Exciting opportunity with a leading global construction business that specialises in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.
They're looking for a Graduate or Assistant level Buyer to join the EMEA team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement UK/EMEA Lead Procurement and ideally based a commutable distance to their UK head office in Birmingham.

This is a great opportunity for an entry level purchasing & procurement professional to gain experience with a global business in a very buoyant sector.
Assigned packages will be a combination of (and not restricted to) -

- Capital equipment (process, mechanical, electrical, automation, instrumentation etc.)
- Construction trade contracts
- Professional services contracts

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and supportive team and will gain experience in the full 360 life cycle of procurement.

Other responsibilities will include -

- Act as company representative to clients and be a key interface for client procurement on assigned projects.
- Research new qualified contractors and vendors as needed.
- Evaluate existing suppliers as needed.
- Involvement in project initiation including supporting development of the project procurement execution plan.
- Conduct detailed commercial evaluation of received supplier proposals.

Applicants should have the following -

- 1-3 years' experience in a project procurement role in construction.
- An honours degree in a related subject.
- MCIPS qualification or working towards MCIPS is desirable.

Please submit an up to date CV to apply.

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