Buyer (Construction)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is recruiting a Buyer (Construction) to join a busy procurement team in Haverfordwest. You will handle requisitions, raise purchase orders, and support site managers and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

You will track orders, produce weekly PO reports, and maintain procurement records while building strong supplier relationships. A background in construction procurement and PO handling is essential, with opportunities for progression and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement with purchase orders and supplier liaison.
• Experience in construction industry procurement processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate procurement records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing requisitions from Site Managers and convert them into purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain a system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
• Track orders through to fulfilment and maintain documentation.
• Produce weekly purchase order reports for management, noting invoice variations.
• Liaise with site teams to ensure deliveries match purchase orders.

Skills

Procurement

Construction industry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buyer (Construction)£35,000 - £40,000 + 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Progression + Training + Company BenefitsHaverfordwest

Are you a Purchasing professional with experience in the construction industry, looking to join an established business where you will play a key role supporting procurement across a varied portfolio of construction projects?

Do you have experience raising and managing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers and site teams, and maintaining accurate procurement records, looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday position within a busy and collaborative purchasing department?

The company are an established construction company delivering a range of construction projects, with procurement playing an integral role in ensuring site teams receive the materials and products required to deliver projects efficiently.

You will join a busy procurement department responsible for supporting projects across the business, working closely with Site Managers, suppliers and internal management to coordinate purchasing requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer to take ownership of purchasing requirements across multiple projects, with responsibility for everything from processing site requisitions to raising purchase orders.

The Role:

Process purchasing requisitions received from Site Managers and convert these into accurate purchase ordersDevelop and maintain an effective system for monitoring all open purchase ordersTrack orders through to fulfilment and ensure relevant documentation is accurately maintainedProduce weekly purchase order reports for management, highlighting supplier invoice variationsLiaise closely with site teams to ensure deliveries correspond with purchase ordersIdentify and report back-ordered, delayed or missing materials and products

The Person:

Background in procurementExperience in the construction industry

Reference Number:

BBBH27613b

Keywords:

Buyer, Construction Buyer, Purchasing, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Coordinator, Materials Buyer, Construction Procurement, Cost Control, Microsoft Excel, Construct, Construction, Building, Main Contractor

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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