Buyer

Humres; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Buyer to join their team in Essex. The role involves procurement and scheduling of materials while optimizing pricing. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with opportunities for career progression in a reputable company offering interesting projects.

Benefits

Great company to work for

Progression within the company

Interesting projects

Qualifications

• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise pricing.
• Ability to forward plan for multiple site projects.
• Strong relationship builder and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment.
• Monitoring and reporting of price increases.
• Maintaining and developing the supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Buyer to join a fantastic specialist sub-contractor based in Essex.

Package 35 to 45k

About our Client

My client is a Building envelope specialist sub-contractor who works new build market. They work on projects up to 4million in value. They have an excellent reputation within this sector and are actively looking for a Planner to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment
• Ensuring purchases offer best value
• Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spread sheets
• Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries
• Arranging the return of non-conforming products
• Maintaining and developing the supply chain
• Processing of purchase ledger records

About the Candidate

• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise pricing and commercial terms
• Ability to forward plan for multiple site projects and prioritise workload across long-lead and real time demands
• Identify potential supply problems and solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills - strong relationship builder and communicator
• Takes individual ownership and collaborates to deliver team and company objectives
• Ability to undertake take offs would be an advantage (training will be given)
• Ability to implement and manage sound business processes and procedures
• Roofing, cladding and construction experience preferred but training will be given
• To read and interpret project drawings and specifications

Points of Appeal

• Great company to work for
• Progression within the company
• Interesting projects