Buyer

Nicholas Associates; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable groundworks company in the North East of England is seeking an experienced Buyer to enhance their procurement team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with groundworks contractors or house builders and be knowledgeable about materials such as aggregates and asphalt. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within a company that values its employees.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer with a groundworks contractor or house builder.
• Strong understanding of groundworks materials, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and drainage.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders.
• Manage project procurement of materials and ensure compliance with health and safety.
• Monitor suppliers' performance, quality, and prices.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Knowledge of groundworks materials

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer literate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a reputable groundworks company based in the North East.

Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow Homes, Taylor Wimpey, Bellway Homes, Vistry Group and Keepmoat Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders
• Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials
• Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality
• Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers
• Ensuring health and safety compliance
• Identifying new potential suppliers and products
• Preparing quotations and proposals
• Attending team meetings and site visits
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Buyer with a groundworks contractor our house builder
• Knowledge of groundworks materials, aggregates, asphalt, concreate and drainage
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teams
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and confident in managing and working with large data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competitive salary and package on offer (depending on experience). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking for stability and progression in a company that values its people. Contact John Ashcroft for more information (phone number removed).

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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