Buyer

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The purpose of this role is to be the initial point of contact within our purchasing department for project support activity. The role holder will provide efficient and cost-effective purchasing support under the relevant projects. They will support the project by conducting comparisons, raising purchase orders, tracking plant and equipment on hire, reconciling delivery notes with purchase orders and discussing technical specifications and engineering drawings to ensure a full understanding of the project’s requirements. Development of the part numbering system and inventory management duties. The position will also be responsible for following a robust company procurement procedure, and adhere to all legal requirements in regards to Modern Slavery legislation.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all relevant purchasing requisitions are being delivered through the day to day actions of the project team.
  • Ensure that key governance aspects are adhered to for Procurement processes and procedure, including all Modern Slavery requirements.
  • Ensure that key governance aspects are adhered to for Procurement processes and procedure.
  • Ensure required purchasing documentation is produced and approved at the appropriate levels
  • Record and report savings in accordance with established guidelines
  • Contribute to the capture and sharing of all information and lessons learned to ensure that these are understood from one Project to the next.
  • Undertake all purchasing aspects for the Project.
  • Engage and communicate efficiently with internal customers and other functions as necessary in executing Project activities
  • Leverage the synergies across the Project.
  • Ensure that the Purchasing Schedule is developed for the Project.
  • Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant VVB policies.
  • In conjuncture with the Procurement Manager, conduct regular review meetings with the Project Managers to ensure expected performance levels on each works package are being achieved. Including a review of ongoing activities and approving the appropriate documentation.
  • Processing of commercial documentation.

Requirements

  • Experienced in using ERP systems, SAP Business One is the current system.
  • Excellent knowledge of Contract Law.
  • Adept in using MS Office programmes.
  • Willing to participate in an ‘on call’ programme in the case of emergencies.
  • Good understanding of Modern Slavery governance and compliance

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Company: VVB Engineering
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Location: London
Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to be the initial point of contact within our purchasing department for project support activity. The role holder will provide efficient and cost-effective purchasing support under the relevant projects. They will support the project by conducting comparisons, raising purchase orders, tracking plant and equipment on hire, reconciling delivery notes with purchase orders and discussing technical specifications and engineering drawings to ensure a full understanding of the project’s requirements. Development of the part numbering system and inventory management duties. The position will also be responsible for following a robust company procurement procedure, and adhere to all legal requirements in regards to Modern Slavery legislation.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all relevant purchasing requisitions are being delivered through the day to day actions of the project team.
  • Ensure that key governance aspects are adhered to for Procurement processes and procedure, including all Modern Slavery requirements.
  • Ensure that key governance aspects are adhered to for Procurement processes and procedure.
  • Ensure required purchasing documentation is produced and approved at the appropriate levels
  • Record and report savings in accordance with established guidelines
  • Contribute to the capture and sharing of all information and lessons learned to ensure that these are understood from one Project to the next.
  • Undertake all purchasing aspects for the Project.
  • Engage and communicate efficiently with internal customers and other functions as necessary in executing Project activities
  • Leverage the synergies across the Project.
  • Ensure that the Purchasing Schedule is developed for the Project.
  • Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant VVB policies.
  • In conjuncture with the Procurement Manager, conduct regular review meetings with the Project Managers to ensure expected performance levels on each works package are being achieved. Including a review of ongoing activities and approving the appropriate documentation.
  • Processing of commercial documentation.

Requirements

  • Experienced in using ERP systems, SAP Business One is the current system.
  • Excellent knowledge of Contract Law.
  • Adept in using MS Office programmes.
  • Willing to participate in an ‘on call’ programme in the case of emergencies.
  • Good understanding of Modern Slavery governance and compliance

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Posted: May 20th, 2026