Construction Buyer

LNT Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction firm as a Procurement Specialist, where your skills in negotiation and procurement will be pivotal. This role offers the chance to support site teams by managing supplies and ensuring timely delivery while adhering to company values. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, providing an exciting opportunity for growth in the construction industry. If you are self-motivated and have a keen eye for detail, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in buying or selling within the construction industry.
• Ability to work well with management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support buying teams with purchasing supplies and materials for construction projects.
• Coordinate with the commercial team on material costs and lead times.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Numeracy Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

SAGE 200

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

LNT Care Developments is the UK’s leading purpose build residential care home developer and constructor. Over 30 years of innovation, within our vertically integrated model, has allowed us to perfect the care home designs. LNT Construction Limited, part of LNT Care Developments are looking for experienced plumbers to join our site teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support buying teams with purchasing supplies, materials, and plant for construction projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Process material and plant requisitions promptly and place orders with approved suppliers.
• Obtain quotes, analyse, and negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Expedite orders and track outstanding deliveries.
• Manage hiring and off-hiring of plant equipment.
• Coordinate with the commercial team on material costs and lead times.
• Work with site teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Identify and assess potential suppliers; negotiate competitive rates.
• Maintain procurement system and approve relevant invoices.
• Take ownership of workplace equipment, tools, and property issued by LNT Construction; ensure they are functional and in good condition.
• Report any faults or defects immediately to your line manager.
• Adhere to LNT Construction policies, procedures, and company values: Innovate & Lead, Collaborate & Support, Aim Higher, and Open & Honest.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Experience and Knowledge:

• Previous experience in buying or selling within the construction industry.
• Ability to work well with management and staff.
• Ambitious and pro-active to develop the role
• Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent excel skills and knowledge of SAGE 200
• Good knowledge of other Microsoft office applications
  
  

Qualifications and skills:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Ability to communicate with different levels of organisation both internally and externally
• Problem solving skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
  
  

Working
Hours:

Monday-Friday

8am-5pm in the office


Salary:

£35 - £40K