Assistant Buyer

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their Procurement team with an Assistant Buyer for our Advance Plus Framework.

Based at the Preston office you will be responsible to provide procurement and supply chain activities in line with company and client policies and procedures.

Working within the procurement team you will support the supply chain manager by providing assistance in the following;
- Support the procurement team with efficient & effective day to day management of supply chain in support of projects requirements for goods and services.
- Responsible for the processing of requisitions into purchase orders working within the authority spend levels of the company.
- Embed and utilise the well-established, procurement Frameworks & Subcontracts to providing end to end Supply Chain advice, sourcing, supply assurance, delivery, supply chain management and tasking against requirements.
- Support the develop and monitor Project and Regional level Procurement Plans.
- Support the Procurement team with their day-to day activities and where required any reporting and cost analysis.
- Support the Procurement team with the preparation of tender packages.
- Assist the procurement team with data collection for the negotiation of commercial terms, conditions, and levels of service (inc KPI’s) with suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with process, governance and controls as agreed in the Procurement Rules.
- Assist and or address/resolve issues that arise internally and externally, being the point for day-to-day issues.
- Support and collaborate with peers to develop and enhance value, systems, process, and best practice sharing to help MWHT achieve best in class performance and bring consistency to sourcing activities
- Establish and develop excellent working relationship with the Client; Customers; Suppliers, internal functions, and other relevant external bodies.
- Work with the SHEQ team to ensure the supply chain meets its Health and Safety obligations and carries out commensurate corrective action where necessary.
- Support/maintain and enhance IFS database and other software and processes. Develop in-depth knowledge of IFS and work towards becoming a champion for the system.
- Support with any requirements from internal and external audits where required.
- Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
- Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups/training, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
- In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department/company as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive, and beneficial relationships

**What MWH offer**

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

Packages include
- A competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
- Contribution Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health Insurance
- Private medical Insurance

And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc