Full job descriptionPurchasing Technician (Buyer)
Location: Croft
Pay Rate: £15.32 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Between 7:00am and 4:30pm
We are seeking a Purchasing Technician (Buyer) to join a busy, motivated and skilled team delivering a compliant purchasing service to support highways maintenance and infrastructure projects across Leicestershire.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing high levels of customer service.
The Role
As a Purchasing Technician, you will provide an efficient transactional purchasing service, supporting operational teams by processing requisitions, raising purchase orders through Oracle Fusion and ensuring the timely supply of materials, plant and services.
You will be the first point of contact for both internal customers and suppliers, delivering a professional and responsive service while ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities
*Process requisitions and raise purchase orders using Oracle Fusion.
*Purchase and hire materials, plant and services required for highways projects and programmes.
*Expedite orders and coordinate deliveries within agreed timescales.
*Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and provide updates.
*Support procurement activities through the Proactis electronic procurement portal.
*Monitor supplier performance and contribute to supplier review meetings.
*Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
*Ensure all purchasing activities comply with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and organisational procedures.
*Provide excellent customer service and act as an ambassador for the Procurement team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
*Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, highways maintenance, construction or similar environment.
*Experience using purchasing, finance or ERP systems.
*Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
*Knowledge of procurement processes and procurement legislation, including Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
*Excellent communication and customer service skills.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
*Experience dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
*High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.