Buyer

Description:

Buyer – Bathgate - £26-31k + Benefits

Sureserve Group, has a renowned name in providing leading compliance and energy services across the UK, takes pride in employing over 3,200 employees nationwide. Being a part of the illustrious Sureserve Group, Everwarm employs over 475 people, delivering high-quality, multi-measure projects all across the UK.

We focus on quality of service and delivery, and on improving the lives our clients and their customers by creating better environments in which to work, live and learn. Our vision is to be a unique and outstanding asset and energy services organisation, where we lead our market and innovate in our sectors.

Overview of Buyer Role:

To negotiate and manage the procurement function and negotiate priced agreements on behalf of Everwarm ensuring best value for money at all times and adherence to the group supply chain strategies and purchasing policy.

Key Responsibilities of Buyer:

Developing awareness of legislation affecting Procurement & Commercial activities.

Understanding of purchasing processes.

Assist in the execution of the full contract cycle.

Understanding of the purchasing policy and processes

Takes cognizance of relationships within the internal team and with sub-contractors and suppliers.

Knowledge of the tendering process
Key Performance Indicators:

Contribution to the Procurement Key Performance Indicators to assist the departments annual targets.

Contribution to tendering and contract review process.

Prompt agreement of changes and budget increases / payment.

Contribution to the timely production of purchasing and procurement information.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

Studying to degree or have HND/HNC level or CIPS Level 3.

Previous relevant work experience, minimum 2yrs.

Literate and numerate team player

IT skills including Word, Excel, Power point.
What We Offer:

Competitive Salary

Employer contributed pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hours telephone and online access

Generous sick leave

29 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays and Christmas and New Year Closure!)

Sureserve Group Academy programme that acknowledges the success of our trainees and apprentices

Sureserve Group Legends scheme, with a reward for the ultimate legend!

Employee engagement events to bring together colleagues and families e.g. Everwarm Family Fun Day, Summer BBQ, Christmas Night out!

Access to Flexible Benefits Scheme (including buy holidays, discount to retailers, bike to work scheme, Healthshield care plan, and many more).
We are committed to developing talent at all levels, ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion in the way we work and in the communities in which we work, and making sure that every one of our people, clients and customers has the opportunity and support to fulfil their professional and personal potential.

Apply today to join our remarkable team

If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK, & DBS checks will be conducted prior to employment