Buyer

Madisons Recruitment Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Groundworks Buyer to join a construction company in Luton. The candidate will manage material pricing, supplier communications, and project cost assessments. Ideal applicants should have a background in construction and the ability to maintain strong supplier relationships. This is a full-time position offering a detailed role in ensuring material and service compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience within the construction industry, ideally as a sub-contractor.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings.
• Identify potential suppliers and new products.
• Contact suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Madisons Recruitment are currently working with a reputable groundworks company based in Luton, Bedfordshire, looking for an experienced Groundworks Buyer to join their team on a full time basis.

Responsibilities

• Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings
• Identifying potential suppliers and new products
• Contacting a range of suppliers and sub‑contractors to obtain quotations
• Keeping detailed records and maintaining well‑organised work schedules
• Assessing the reliability of sub‑contractors and suppliers
• Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials
• Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services
• Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items
• Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports in order to maximise efficiency within the business

Requirements & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience within the construction industry (ideally sub-contractor)
• Confident communicator with numerical skills.
• Good time keeper with organisational skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Thorough attention to detail, being able to adapt if under pressure.

Contact

Consultant Name: Caitlin Carpenter

Landline: 01992 568886

Mobile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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