Buyer

Mackley; Henfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackley in Henfield, West Sussex, is seeking a Buyer to source competitive quotations for construction materials, plant and services. You will report to the Procurement Manager and play a key role in scheduling, supplier performance, POs, cost analysis and expediting deliveries.

The role requires experience in purchasing within construction, GCSEs, driving license, and knowledge of ISO standards like 9001/14001/45001.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of Purchasing, preferably within the construction industry.
• GCSEs completed; driving license required.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001/45001 and FSC/PEFC chain of custody is preferred.
• Excellent time management and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain competitive quotations for materials, plant and services.
• Raise purchase orders and track supplier performance.
• Provide cost analysis and assist with tender information.
• Consolidate purchases for best value.
• Liaise with Contracts & Estimating and internal departments.
• Assist in training and development of team members including apprentices.

Skills

Time management

Data analysis

QHSE compliance

ISO 9001/14001/45001

FSC/PEFC chain of custody

Microsoft Office (EVision/Outlook/Word

Procore

Purchasing experience (construction)

Driving license

Education

GCSEs

Purchasing qualification (desirable)

Tools

EVision

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Procore

Job description

About the Role

The role of Buyer involves obtaining competitive quotations for construction materials, plant & services. Reporting to the Procurement Manager regarding all aspects of scheduling, managing supplier performance, raising purchase orders, producing cost analysis & expediting deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier performance records & approved supplier list.
• Assist QHSE with supplier audits.
• Ensure only suppliers with commercial trading terms are utilised, when time constraints allow.
• Maintain regular communication with all internal departments, in particular Contracts & Estimating.
• Send material enquiries included in project plans, specifications and drawings to a range of potential suppliers, collate & analyse quotes for contracts & tenders.
• Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items.
• Place orders for materials, services, plant & equipment from procurement schedules.
• Extract global material order requirements from tender information.
• Assist the Senior Buyer with cost analysis, reporting & scheduling.
• Arrange transfer of material/plant between sites/head office when necessary.
• Maximise efficiencies & drive out costs.
• Provide cover for the Senior Buyer when they are absent.
• Consolidate purchases to achieve economic benefit.
• Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the Company which demonstrate best overall value for money.
• Distributing copy orders & information to sites & others.
• Assist in the training and development of team members, including apprentices.
• The company may, from time to time, require you to undertake duties other than those outlined in this job description and/or to undertake work in other departments/sites to meet customer demands.
• Any changes to this job description will be discussed and agreed with you.

Qualifications

• GCSEs.
• Purchasing qualification (desirable).

Required Skills

• Skills & Knowledge
• Time management.
• Material specifications.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Compliance with QHSE legislation.
• Understanding of the certified management systems ISO 9001 -2015, ISO 14001- 2015 & ISO 45001, - 2018.
• Understanding of FSC&PEFC chain of custody management systems.
• Experience
• Proven experience of Purchasing, preferably within the construction industry.
• Technology skills
• IT Microsoft Office skills - EVision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Procore.
• Training
• Full driving license or suitable travel arrangements.

Preferred Skills

• Sustainability awareness (desirable).

Location

This is an office based role that is based in Henfield, West Sussex. You will be expected in the office everyday.