Construction Buyer

LNT Construction Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential care home development is seeking a Construction Buyer to manage purchasing operations effectively. In this role, you will negotiate with suppliers, streamline buying processes, and ensure timely delivery of materials. This position offers the chance to work closely with site managers and contribute to significant cost-saving initiatives. With a focus on detail and problem-solving, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and efficiency. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits, including a discretionary bonus scheme and free onsite gym access.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Pension contribution

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Free parking at head office

Free onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, preferably in construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotes and negotiate for materials and plant.
• Improve processes and controls within the buying department.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn new systems

Education

Experience in buying

Experience in construction

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 a Construction Buyer for the day to day responsibilities for the purchasing of materials and plant for all sites and a focus on identifying, improving and leading processes and controls within the buying team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To obtain a suitable range of quotes and availability schedule of materials, negotiating effectively to ensure best value is obtained.
• Responsible for a projects workstream to improve processes and controls across the buying department working closely with the head of procurement and finance director.
• To deal effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials, communicating with colleagues to ensure work planning is subject to minimal disruption.
• To identify potential savings through continuous review of product range, supply chain and construction practices.
• To advise on the cost impact of supply or schedule change and variations, liaising with the Finance and Site Manager/Contracts Manager, as required.
• Raising purchase orders for materials and plant.
• Management and execution of order requisitions received from sites.
• Dealing with and resolving invoice queries.
• Liaising with site teams on a day-to day-basis.
• Identifying potential suppliers and new products
• Contacting a range of suppliers to obtain quotations and agree on delivery times.
• To work closely with the Site Managers to ensure they remain on track with the program.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience within buying - Experience within construction is preferred but not essential
• Sage 200 Experience is preferred but not essential
• 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

In return we offer a great place to work with great benefits including:

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme payable twice annually
• Pension contribution
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Free parking at head office
• 4-weekly pay (13 pay days per year)
• Free onsite gym