Construction Buyer

GVR Solutions Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Essex is looking for a skilled Buyer to join their team. In this role, you will manage procurement and maintain relationships with suppliers while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of construction techniques, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage projects effectively. This position promises involvement in various sectors, including Healthcare and Education, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with project planning skills.
• Proficient in interpreting construction drawings.
• Strong commercial acumen and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record project information for continuous improvement.
• Identify business development opportunities.
• Prepare estimates and manage procurement schedules.
• Negotiate Supply Chain agreements with key suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Project planning and prioritization

Understanding of construction techniques

Accuracy in pricing schedules

Commercial awareness

Effective communication

Technical drawing interpretation

Computer literacy

Job description

Construction Buyer required in Essex

GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor, based in Essex, who are in the market for a for a Buyer to join their team. They work within the Healthcare, Residential, Listed buildings, Commercial and Education sectors on refurbishment and new build projects.

Buyer duties/responsibilities:

• Continuous Improvement - Recording project information and buying activities to enable the company to continually improve.
• Business Development (Prospecting & Finding Work) - Identification of opportunities and leads, maintenance of relationships with key consultants and suppliers, external communications, feedback of information to database. Provision of cost advice to Internal Staff & Clients.
• Estimating (Winning Work) - Evaluation of tender documents and provision of prices for material purchases. Analysis of project pricing. Preparation of estimates.
• Risk Management - Maintenance of company Plant Register tracking purchases and internal plant & equipment movements.
• Health, Safety & Environmental - Positive promotion of safe working, compliance with company procedures, development of procedures.
• QMS - Compliance with company procedures, assistance with the development of procedures.
• Training & Staff Development - Assistance with training of contracts staff.
• Procurement & Contract Administration - Ensuring all materials, plant & equipment are properly ordered with correct paperwork being in place. Assisting accounts department to check and make payments within contractual terms and to maintain a positive cash position on each project. To ensure that each project maximises its profit. Production of project procurement schedule & programme, schedule of risk & opportunities. Analysis of tender and breakdown into buying schedules.
• Supply Chain - Negotiation & establishment of Supply Chain Agreements with key suppliers. Maintenance of Supply Chain SLA's and measurement of performance. Dispute avoidance and management.

Requirements for the Buyer position:

• Able to plan projects in detail and prioritise workloads.
• Able to read drawings and understand construction information and technical solutions in detail. A detailed knowledge of all types of construction techniques and contracts are required. Able to research from all material available.
• Must be proficient in 'Taking Off' and Measuring from specifications and drawings and/or site visits and producing pricing schedules of quantities.
• Must be able to understand project requirements and ensure that these are communicated effectively to suppliers.
• Accuracy and clear presentation is essential.
• A commercial appreciation and ability to 'make money' is essential.
• A knowledge of contract terms & conditions relating to supply and hire.
• Excellent communicator, understands and able to format and present written material, computer literate.

If you are interested in the Buyer opportunity above, then please get in touch