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If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.\nAssistant Buyer - Environment Division\nLocations: Huthwaite (Hybrid)\nGalliford Try are looking to appoint an Assistant Buyer to join the Plant team within our Environment Division. Reporting to the Plant Controller and learning from our experienced Plant Buyers, you will help source and hire the plant, materials and services that keep water and environmental projects running across the UK.\nOur Environment business works with all 13 of the UK’s major water and waste water companies, plus public and private sector clients, tackling ageing infrastructure, climate resilience and regulatory pressure.\nThis role will suit someone organised and enthusiastic who wants a first step into procurement. You will receive on-the-job training and mentoring from our buying team, with a clear path to Buyer, Senior Buyer and Procurement Manager, and support towards CIPS.\nWhat you will be doing:\nPurchasing & Plant Hire\nAssist with the procurement and hire of plant, materials and services across Environment Division projects, learning our procurement processes and systems.\nRequest and compare supplier quotations and raise purchase orders, with guidance from the Plant Buyers, in line with procurement procedures.\nHelp project teams select the right plant and materials, manage lead times and monitor supplier performance.\nTenders, Value & Compliance\nSupport tender enquiries, tender analysis and procurement schedule reviews.\nWork with procurement, commercial and operational teams to review project procurement schedules and secure best value.\nEnsure compliance with client framework agreements and Galliford Try preferred supplier arrangements.\nSupplier Relationships\nEngage with suppliers and attend events, workshops and project supply chain meetings to build collaborative relationships.\nShare best practice across regional buying teams and support wider procurement initiatives.\nInnovation\nContribute to digital procurement, carbon reduction and modern methods of construction, including off-site manufacturing.\nAbout you:\nAn interest in construction, engineering or infrastructure \nGood administration and organisational skills.\nComfortable communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.\nGood attention to detail and the ability to prioritise.\nAn interest in commercial and procurement work in the Construction sector\nBasic Microsoft Office skills.\nPositive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.\nDesire to work towards CIPS accreditation.\nWhat We Can Offer in Return:\nWith an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.\nWe are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.\nWe invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.\nOur industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.\nOur Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.\nOur benefits:\nWe put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.\nGenerous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays\nA wide range of corporate discounts\nCycle to Work schemes\nComprehensive pension plan\nRegular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme\nPrivate medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it\nPaid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role\nAbout us:\nGalliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.\nOur purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.\nWe do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.\nFor more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact .\nAdditional Information:\nGalliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.\nWe encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.\nDon’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nAs a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. 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