https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-buyer-highways-advance-trs--38fbbce6-e1d4-4789-bf15-a0340b654b0e RSS feed for Assistant Buyer - Highways at Advance TRS. en-gb Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:14:41 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-buyer-highways-advance-trs--38fbbce6-e1d4-4789-bf15-a0340b654b0e https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-buyer-highways-advance-trs--38fbbce6-e1d4-4789-bf15-a0340b654b0e Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Southampton | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Contract | Role Purpose Assisting end-to-end procurement activities for subcontracts, materials, plant, and equipment across highways maintenance and public realm contracts. The role is hands-on and commercially focused, working closely with operational, commercial, technical, and supply chain teams to achieve best value, manage suppliers, and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Assistant end-to-end procurement activities, including RFIs, RFQs and ITTs. Evaluate tenders and prepare sourcing and award recommendations. Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contractual conditions. Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-for-money opportunities. Develop and maintain procurement schedules and sourcing plans. Carry out supplier due diligence and financial/commercial checks. Raise purchase orders and manage procurement processes in line with governance. Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans. Develop relationships with existing and new suppliers. Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, pricing, risks, and opportunities. Produce procurement reports, dashboards, and management information. Work collaboratively with commerci... Contract