Assistant Buyer / Procurement Assistant / Administration

McMullen Faades is a leading unitised specialist faade contractor providing full design, fabrication and installation of unitised panels for medium and large-scale building projects. Due to continued growth, we are recruiting an Assistant Buyer to join our team. Reporting directly into the Head of Procurement, the Assistant Buyer will have the opportunity to assist the team with the procurement of materials, both locally and internationally, for a variety of trades involved in major commercial and residential schemes. The successful candidate will: Procuring materials within budgets on time to progress works on site. Producing monthly budgetary control reports on all materials purchased for each site. Scheduling of materials and completion of requisitions. Ensuring all materials are purchased on time, to specification and at the best price available General administrative duties Resolving disputes and account queries between suppliers and the company. The ability to work to strict deadlines The ability to contribute positively to a team as well as being self- motivated and to be able to work on their own initiative. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Ensuring all documentation meets formal requirements and required standards. Sorting, storing and retrieving electronic and hard copy documents on behalf of the team. The ideal candidate will also have: Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Proactive in identifying and resolving issues to keep projects on track Adaptable to changing situations and environments Thrives in a fast-paced setting Confident in decision-making and takes ownership of driving actions to completion Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision), COINS, AssetTagz, Viewpoint, and Field View is advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided Hours of work - Monday to Thursday 8-5pm, Friday 8-2pm. Benefits Include: Competitive salary dependant on skills and experience 31 days annual leave Private medical insurance Life insurance (enrolled after 1 year of employment) Cycle to work scheme Discounted gym membership Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at time of application Skills: Office Administration IT Skills Microsoft Packages Benefits: Private Pension Private healthcare Gym Membership JBLE1_NI