Buyer / Assistant Buyer

4 weeks ago

Durham, United Kingdom MGL Group Limited Full time

**About Us**

The MGL Group of Companies operate throughout the UK in a wide range of business sectors and provide a comprehensive range of services within the Construction Industry.

We are a proud family-owned business, based in the North-East which celebrated 50 years of trading in 2021. Family values continue to drive the longevity of our group of companies, we are focussed on working hard as a team to deliver a fantastic service and create a great place for everyone to work. Every member of our Team is valued for the part they play in the company’s overall success.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer / Assistant Buyer to join our Team.

**About the Role**

This role is perfect for an experienced Buyer or someone looking to take the next step in their career in the field.

Working within the procurement team and assisting the commercial team you will be responsible for the procurement of materials for construction projects in accordance with company procurement procedures, ensuring programme dates and specifications requirements are met.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Generate supplier enquiries for contracts and tenders
- Collate and analyse supplier quotations
- Place purchase orders for materials from requisitions
- Assist with the management of our supply chain, monitor and analyse supplier performance
- Identifying and developing new suppliers
- Liaising with management, commercial teams, site staff and suppliers
- Stock control / management
- Previous experience in a similar role within the Construction Industry
- Training on in-house packages will be provided but you will need to be IT literate with good knowledge of Office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
- Ability to work on own initiative but know when to seek assistance as required
- Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills
- You will be thorough, be good with numbers and pay attention to detail
- You will be career driven, resilient and have a strong work ethic
- You will be a hands-on, enthusiastic individual who will be involved and invested in the company’s long-term future and success.

**What we can offer**

Here at MGL we are continuously reinvesting in the business, including our people, to provide the best opportunity we can for us to succeed in whatever we do.
- **MGL Group fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.**_

**STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Construction Industry: 3 years (preferred)
- Buying: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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