Buyer

Ventro - Fire Compliance

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Employee Referral Program

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to employee discount schemes

Job summary

A leading fire safety company in Plymouth is seeking a Buyer to manage bespoke fire door orders and support project managers. This full-time role offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to develop expertise in a growing sector while ensuring timely delivery of materials. Ideal candidates will have purchasing experience and strong attention to detail. Competitive benefits and a Monday-Friday schedule are also available.

Qualifications

Previous purchasing/buying experience required.
Strong attention to detail is essential.
Good communication abilities needed.
Familiarity with data entry and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Managing bespoke fire door orders from start to finish.
Creating bills of quantities from project estimates.
Handling planned and reactive purchasing.
Budget monitoring and spend analysis to maximise gross profit.
Supplier liaison and relationship management.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Independent worker

Job description

Overview

Ventro and Firntec are a dynamic group of companies specialising in fire safety and building compliance services. We're looking for an experienced Buyer to join our purchasing team and support our project managers in delivering materials to customer sites on time and within budget.

This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you'll be negotiating with suppliers, managing your own projects, and playing a key role in ensuring our fire safety projects run smoothly. We'll provide comprehensive product training, so you don't need to be a fire safety expert from day one.

What's in it for you?

Training & Development We'll provide full product training so you'll become an expert in fire safety products, even if you're new to the sector. You'll also develop your negotiation skills and gain valuable experience in project management.

Work Environment You'll be working with an experienced purchasing team who'll support your development. The role offers real variety - from handling urgent site requests to managing complex bespoke door projects worth thousands of pounds.

Career Growth This is a chance to build expertise in a growing industry that's genuinely making a difference - helping to make buildings safer and more sustainable. There's scope to take on more responsibility as you develop.

Work-Life Balance Monday-Friday schedule means proper weekends, and being based in Plymouth gives you access to both city amenities and the beautiful Devon countryside.

Job Security You'll be joining a stable group of companies with a strong order book and growing demand for fire safety and retrofit services.

Other benefits include:

Flexible Benefits: Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off
Healthcare: Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Employee Referral Program: Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals
Sustainable Transport: Cycle-to-work scheme supporting environmental initiatives
Company Rewards: Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs

What you'll be doing

You'll be managing bespoke fire door orders from start to finish, creating bills of quantities from project estimates, and handling both planned and reactive purchasing. A typical day might involve reviewing door specifications before they go into production, negotiating prices with suppliers, or sorting out urgent on-site material requests.

Key responsibilities

Managing independent projects for bespoke fire door ordering
Creating bills of quantities from estimates to forecast material requirements
Reactive purchasing for on-site orders and urgent requests
Thorough reviews of bespoke door orders before production
Budget monitoring and spend analysis to maximise gross profit
Supplier liaison and relationship management
Price negotiations and supplier performance reviews
Project-based purchasing within agreed budgets
Resolving account queries and order issues
Tender and rebate reviews to secure optimal pricing

What we're looking for

We need someone with solid buying experience - ideally with a construction background, though this isn’t essential. Fire safety knowledge would be useful but isn't a deal-breaker as we'll train you up.

You'll need

Previous purchasing/buying experience
Strong attention to detail
Good communication abilities
Data entry skills and Microsoft Office proficiency
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Construction or fire safety experience would be advantageous but we're happy to consider candidates from other industries who have the right skills and attitude.

Apply now

If you're looking for a purchasing role with variety and the chance to develop your expertise in a growing sector, we'd like to hear from you.

Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.

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