Senior Buyer

Cadence Search Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction company in the South East is seeking an experienced Groundworks Buyer to join their commercial team amid growth. This role involves ordering materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring effective logistics. They offer a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus scheme. A chance for professionals looking for a new challenge is now available.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in groundworks buying required.
• Ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.
• Competence in monitoring supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Order materials per project specifications and liaise with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage logistical elements.
• Secure best deals based on cost and performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost Management

Supplier Management

Job description

Groundworks Buyer

Senior buyer wanted for this very well established construction company who are seeking a groundworks buyer to join their commercial team. Set for continuous growth over the next 5 years the company in recent times have gone from strength to strength with their pipeline of work continuing to grow. With this growth they are now seeking an experienced buyer to help with new construction projects at the initial groundworks stages. Within this role your key duties and responsibilities will be:

• Undertake the ordering of materials in accordance with relevant specifications and drawings applicable to the individual projects.
• Liaise with material & plant suppliers in a professional, courteous & consistent manner.
• Ensure the company system for undertaking & recording material & plant orders are adhered too at all times.
• Assist in the implementation & development of any new management systems that the company may introduce, that will fundamentally affect the role of the buyer.
• Monitor the performance of company suppliers and advise senior management of any misdemeanours or poor performance encountered.
• Always endeavour to secure the best deals available to the company. You show a professional judgement based on cost, time, performance & attitude.
• Manage the logistical elements of the company delivery vehicle to ensure collections and/or deliveries are effectively carried out.

On offer

• Competitive base salary
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme

If you are looking for a fresh challenge with a construction company who have one of the best staff retentions in the South East and have groundworks buying experience we would like to hear from you.