Junior Buyer (Site based) at United Infrastructure

Chester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Negotiation, Procurement, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Management, Demand Forecasting, Market Analysis, Inventory Tracking, Problem Solving, Communication

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description United Infrastructure Group is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. We employ over 1800 people and work with a broad range of public and private sector clients. Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Buyer to join our supply chain team. The Junior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services required by the organization. This role ensures that procurement activities align with budgetary goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines. This role will be based from our project offices in Flintshire/Deeside Key Responsibilities: · Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, and selection. · Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate records of orders and vendor contracts. · Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing. · Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., production, engineering, finance) to forecast demand and ensure timely procurement. · Analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. · Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts with vendors to ensure favorable terms. · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, supplier innovations, and material availability. · Track inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse/operations teams to maintain optimal stock levels. · Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement regulations. Qualifications - Experience in procurement, buying, or supply chain-related roles. · Strong negotiation and communication skills. · Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. · Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. · Experience in the infrastructure sector · Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, APICS) desirable Additional Information This role will be based across our project offices covering Sealand Road, Chester CH1 and Cryers lane, Chester CH2 DBS Check Required: No Role Type: Permanent, Full-time

Responsibilities

The Junior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and services to meet budgetary and quality goals. They monitor supplier performance and collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely procurement and optimal stock levels.