Buyer - Construction

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Romsey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer to join a façade contractor near Romsey. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years in a similar role, good knowledge of construction materials and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a salary of up to £50,000, 25 days holiday, and a car allowance, providing a stable and friendly working environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Car Allowance

Ongoing development and career progression opportunities

Professional and friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar construction materials buying role.
• Good knowledge of construction or façade materials.
• IT literacy and experience with costing/ordering software.

Responsibilities

• Preplanning of materials before jobs commence.
• Sourcing and ordering of materials at best possible price.
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts for accurate procurement.
• Identifying potential suppliers and new products.
• Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well organized work schedule.
• Negotiation with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Good knowledge of construction materials

Good communication and organisational skills

IT literacy

Tools

Costing/ordering software

Job description

Overview

Materials Buyer - Construction

Near Romsey, Hampshire

Salary up to £50,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Car Allowance + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a specialist façade contractor based near Romsey who is searching for an experienced construction materials Buyer to join the business. The company undertakes a variety of façade projects that include rainscreen cladding, steel framing systems, external wall insulation, architectural metal work, and brick slip systems. They also specialise in remedial works and have an annual turnover of £15 million. The successful candidate will have experience working within the construction sector and will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the materials buying process. The company will consider a Quantity Surveyor looking to move across into a buying role or an experienced construction Buyer. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and highly respected contractor who will offer a stable and interesting career.

Role & Responsibilities

• Preplanning of materials before jobs commence.
• Sourcing and ordering of materials at best possible price.
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure the correct equipment, material and subcontractor services are ordered and/or purchased.
• Identifying potential suppliers and new products.
• Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well organised work schedule.
• Negotiation skills are necessary for agreeing prices and terms with suppliers.
• Good knowledge of materials within the Construction or Façade Sector.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• IT literate with experience of using costing/ordering software.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role working within the Construction sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar construction materials buying role.
• Good knowledge of construction or façade materials.
• IT literacy and experience with costing/ordering software.

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 + Pension.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Car Allowance.
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities.
• Professional and friendly working environment.

If you would like further information, then call Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment