Plant Buyer

Plant Buyer / Procurement

**Reports to: Plant Manager**

Working under the Plant Manager, the role will be to provide support to the sourcing and coordination of all hired and purchased plant, tools & equipment.

Updating and managing records of all hired equipment across various UK sites

Liaise with suppliers to check and confirm availability of equipment as per site requirements and where applicable or necessary source new suppliers for equipment

Raising of purchase orders

Carry out evaluation of existing plant & equipment supply chain based on established criteria’s such as quality, reliability and timeliness of delivery, pricing

Carry out return on investment analysis based on potential future large equipment purchases

Skills required:

- Sound knowledge across a range of equipment - ideally to have worked with in plant hire or plant procurement previously
- Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer or similar role
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good computer literacy - ideally to have worked with purchasing software previously

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

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Reference ID: BCFENG210623