Buyer

Andrew Construction Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable house building company in England is seeking an experienced Buyer for a temporary position lasting 4-6 weeks. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring materials in alignment with project specifications and budget while maximizing profitability and minimizing risks. Duties also include managing supplier relationships, negotiating deals, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Strong procurement experience in the construction industry is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within the construction industry is preferred.
• Strong negotiation abilities to maintain supplier deals.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials aligned with specifications, budget, and site program.
• Maximize profitability while minimizing risks in procurement.
• Attend meetings with supply chain and commercial team to resolve issues.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation skills

Understanding of construction documents

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Job Description

ACR are currently looking to recruit an experienced Buyer to work for one of our reputable house building clients located in Kent. This is a temporary position lasting between 4-6 weeks.

Duties include:

• Procurement of materials in accordance with specification, budget and site programme.
• Maximise profitability and minimise risk.
• Collate issue, receive and review tenders and return quotations.
• Understand drawings, specifications and techniques.
• Attend review meetings with supply chain and commercial team.
• Identify and resolve deficiencies in project documentation and information such as drawings and specifications.
• Identify items of financial / contractual implications and respond appropriately.
• Ensure regular communications and development of supplier relationships.
• Negotiate and maintain annual deals with suppliers including rebates and discounts.
• Recover or cause to be recovered rebates.
• Maintain and update price library for Materials and Subcontractors.
• Maintain and update Standard House Type Materials Schedules.
• Continually monitor market place and advise of alternative or new materials and methods which will increase profitability of the company.
• Ensure relevant health and safety information of materials is received and recorded by the company.
• Place materials orders i...