Buyer

JRL Group; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Progression within the business

Gym & Multi-purpose Studio at Head Qu?

In-house barista

Cafeteria subsidies

Team bonding events

Job summary

The JRL Group is seeking an ambitious Buyer to join our in-house Buying team in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. You will assist Senior Buyers with procuring materials for major commercial and residential schemes, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will help manage budgets, schedule materials, and handle supplier queries. Training will be provided, with opportunities to progress within the business and work on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement processes and supplier management.
• Ability to monitor budgets and control costs across sites.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure best price and terms.
• Excellent time management to meet project deadlines.
• Effective communication with site teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials within budgets and on schedule to progress works on site.
• Produce monthly budget reports for materials for each site.
• Schedule materials and prepare requisitions.
• Ensure materials meet specs, timelines, and value.

Skills

Procurement

Budgeting

Negotiation

Time management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Buyer
Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

The JRL Group encompasses 14+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects nationally. Over two decades the JRL Group has grown from a company specialising in sub and superstructure packages to a business that offers managed integrated construction solutions, with an annual turnover in excess of over GBP600m.

An amazing opportunity for an ambitious Buyer has arisen within our well-established in-house Buying team.

Role & Responsibilities

Reporting directly into the Procurement Director, the Buyer will have the opportunity to assist the Senior Buyers with the procurement of materials for a variety of trades involved in major commercial and residential schemes.

Duties will include

• Procuring materials within budgets on time to progress works on site.
• Producing monthly budgetary control reports on all materials purchased for each site.
• Scheduling of materials and completion of requisitions.
• Ensuring all materials are purchased on time, to specification and at the best price available
• General administrative duties
• Resolving disputes and account queries between suppliers and the company.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines
• The ability to contribute positively to a team as well as being self motivated and to be able to work on their own initiative.
• Able to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer & Excel
• Ensuring all documentation meets formal requirements and required standards.
• Sorting, storing and retrieving electronic and hard copy documents on behalf of the team.

Training will be provided.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with confidence of working for an established and growing company.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Opportunity for progression within the business.
• An opportunity to work on some of the nation s most exciting Construction projects.
• Dedicated Training & Development Department.
• A stimulating & dynamic environment.
• Newly refurbished Gym & Multi-purpose Studio in Head Office.
• Full (full-subsidised) gym timetable inc.: spin, boxing, circuits, reformer pilates, yoga
• In-house barista.
• Subsidised Cafeteria.
• Team bonding events.
• Sporting Events perfect for the keen cyclist/runner.

With an ambitious strategy, we re poised for further growth and success, so if you re committed, talented and enthusiastic, the JRL Group is the right place for you.