Buyer

JRL Group Ltd; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Progression opportunities

Gym & studio facilities

Job summary

The JRL Group, a leading construction solutions provider in Borehamwood, is seeking a Buyer to join our established in-house Buying team. Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will assist Senior Buyers with material procurement for major commercial and residential schemes across the UK.

You will be responsible for procuring materials within budgets, producing monthly cost reports, coordinating scheduling, and ensuring timely delivery at best prices.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement of construction materials.
• Ability to produce budgetary reports and manage requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials within budgets and on time for site works.
• Produce monthly budgetary reports for materials by site.
• Schedule materials and complete requisitions.
• Ensure materials meet specifications and best price.
• Support senior buyers and handle supplier queries.

Skills

Procurement

Budgeting

Excel

Scheduling

Teamwork

Job description

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 £600m.
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.