Buyer

Jrl-Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Opportunity for progression

Gym & studio facilities at Head Office

In-house barista

Subsidised Cafeteria

Team bonding events

Sporting events

Job summary

The JRL Group is seeking a proactive Buyer to join our in‑house Buying team in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. You will assist Senior Buyers with procuring materials for major commercial and residential schemes, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and accurate requisition scheduling.

Training will be provided. The role offers the chance to contribute to high-profile projects within a growing construction group.

Qualifications

• Procurement of materials within budgets on time for sites.
• Scheduling of materials and completion of requisitions.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Procuring materials within budgets on time to progress works on site.
• Producing monthly budgetary control reports on all materials purchased for each site.
• Scheduling of materials and completion of requisitions.
• Ensuring all materials are purchased on time, to specification and at the best price available.
• General administrative duties.
• Resolving disputes and account queries between suppliers and the company.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines.
• The ability to contribute positively to a team as well as being self motivated and to be able to work on their own initiative.
• Able to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer & Excel.
• Ensuring all documentation meets formal requirements and required standards.
• Sorting, storing and retrieving electronic and hard copy documents on behalf of the team.

Job description

Buyer

Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

The JRL Group encompasses 14+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects nationally. Over two decades the JRL Group has grown from a company specialising in sub and superstructure packages to a business that offers managed integrated construction solutions, with an annual turnover in excess of over £600m.

An amazing opportunity for an ambitious Buyer has arisen within our well-established in‑house Buying team.

Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly into the Procurement Director, the Buyer will have the opportunity to assist the Senior Buyers with the procurement of materials for a variety of trades involved in major commercial and residential schemes.

Duties will include:

• Procuring materials within budgets on time to progress works on site.
• Producing monthly budgetary control reports on all materials purchased for each site.
• Scheduling of materials and completion of requisitions.
• Ensuring all materials are purchased on time, to specification and at the best price available
• General administrative duties
• Resolving disputes and account queries between suppliers and the company.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines
• The ability to contribute positively to a team as well as being self motivated and to be able to work on their own initiative.
• Able to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
• Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer & Excel
• Ensuring all documentation meets formal requirements and required standards.
• Sorting, storing and retrieving electronic and hard copy documents on behalf of the team.

Training will be provided.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary, with confidence of working for an established and growing company.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Opportunity for progression within the business.
• An opportunity to work on some of the nation’s most exciting Construction projects.
• Dedicated Training & Development Department.
• A stimulating & dynamic environment.
• Newly refurbished Gym & Multi-purpose Studio in Head Office.
• Full (full-subsidised) gym timetable inc: spin, boxing, circuits, reformer pilates, yoga
• In-house barista.
• Subsidised Cafeteria.
• Team bonding events.
• Sporting Events – perfect for the keen cyclist/runner.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, the JRL Group is the right place for you.