Assistant Buyer

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ASSISTANT BUYER ASSET INTELLIGENCE

WARRINGTON

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Buyer to join the team at Galliford Try within our Asset Intelligence Business.

Ideally you will based in or around the Warrington area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

Support the end-to-end procurement process from requisition through to purchase order using Oracle Procurement Cloud.
Assist Buyers and the Procurement Manager in sourcing materials plant and subcontractor services for construction projects.
Liaise with site teams and project managers to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Monitor supplier performance lead times and delivery schedules and escalate any supply chain risks.
Maintain accurate procurement records including order tracking invoice matching and delivery confirmations.
Conduct price comparisons obtain quotes and prepare cost analyses to support value-for-money decisions.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with approved suppliers and subcontractors.
Assist in preparing procurement reports supplier audits and compliance reviews as required.
Ensure procurement activity complies with internal policies contract requirements and legal regulations.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

About You:

Prior experience in a procurement purchasing or commercial support role ideally within the construction or civil engineering sector.
Working knowledge of Oracle procurement systems or other ERP-based procurement platforms.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple procurement tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Competency in Microsoft Office especially Excel.
Understanding of construction materials plant hire and subcontractor procurement is advantageous however not essential
Familiarity with NEC or JCT contract environment is desirable for this role however not essential

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over 3.8 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy were poised for further growth and success so if youre committed talented and enthusiastic Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme which offers discounts on certain products advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when where and how you work. Where appropriate site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices offering different amounts of structure regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
A wide range of corporate discounts
Cycle to Work schemes
Comprehensive pension plan
Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UKs leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated progressive business driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve peoples lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need providing opportunities for our people to learn grow and progress working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values delivering excellence for our clients and the community being passionate about our role in providing vital services putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing and collaborating with our clients supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Galliford Trys Asset Intelligence business works predominantly within the UKs Critical National Infrastructure market focussing on Defence Water Energy Transport and Telecommunications sectors. We deliver multi-site security programs and our expertise in the planning design and delivery processes together with our CNI Security knowledge and experience enables us to efficiently deliver fully integrated physical and electronic security programmes and portfolios of work on critical operational assets

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Phillips on

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Dont meet every requirement of the role Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try we are committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement of the role we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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