Assistant Buyer - Highways

Role PurposeAssisting 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 ResponsibilitiesAssistant 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 commercial, operational, technical, and HSEQS teams.Support sustainability, environmental, DandI, innovation, and Zero Harm objectives. Experience and SkillsExperience in end-to-end procurement and supplier management.Experience negotiating commercial and contractual terms.Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.Good ..... full job details .....