Junior Buyer (Procurement)

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. And we focus our expertise on working in three specialist sectors: public services, enterprise & data centres, and defence & justice.

Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.

The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. We build meaningfully, we think bigger, and we always advance. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer’s point of view. Our values are know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers and know how to connect.  At North, we know and value the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.

As a Junior Buyer - you will be reporting as part of a wider procurement group into the Commercial & Procurement Director, you will be a self-starter and able to work autonomously.  The procurement group manages North’s relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, supporting North’s wider business. As a member of the team this is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the complete procurement and contract lifecycle and multiple categories of spend. You will be encouraged and expected to work with autonomy, use initiative and at pace with a drive to "get things done" with support from the senior procurement members. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to commence their procurement career or develop from early experience and exposure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Place orders, ensuring best price and obtain order acknowledgements to ensure accuracy of order and invoicing.
• Liaise with suppliers to correct any mistakes on purchase orders or faulty goods.
• Keep North Project Managers up to date with delivery dates and any delays.
• Ensure key systems are up to date and all processes are adhered to.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels in the business, ensuring proper engagement in procurement projects.
• Support contract reviews and supplier development activities with colleagues in the procurement team.
• Prepare reports and analysis of procurement activities, to help ensure quality decision making and wider business success.
• Adhere to compliance requirements for Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection relevant to your job, function and location.

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• • Technical experience or qualification in engineering and/or business would be an advantage, but not essential.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills – in person, by telephone and email.
  • Team player with continuous improvement focus.
  • Ability to self-start and support the delivery of projects independently, while effectively managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent time management skills.
  • Good level of IT skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint)

COMPANY VALUES: 

At North we embrace the following values: 

• Know Your Craft: We strive for excellence in our work, continuously learning and adapting to stay at the forefront of our industry. 
• Know Your Colleagues: We value collaboration, diversity, and mutual respect, fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are recognized and celebrated. 
• Know Your Customers: We are dedicated to understanding and exceeding our customers' expectations, delivering products/services that make a positive impact on their lives. 
• Know How to Connect: Building meaningful connections is at the core of our success. We value open communication, teamwork, and relationships that go beyond the surface

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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