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Job summary
A regional contractor in Woking is seeking an experienced Roofing Buyer to manage procurement for roofing and construction materials. This office-based role requires strong negotiation skills and a detailed understanding of roofing systems. Candidates should have proven experience in procurement and the ability to manage supplier relations effectively. The position offers competitive salary, a pension scheme, and career progression opportunities within an experienced team.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist within the construction or roofing industry.
- Strong knowledge of roofing systems, materials, and supply chains.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Responsibilities
- Oversee purchasing of all roofing and construction materials.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Manage procurement budgets across multiple projects.
- Track and manage stock levels of critical materials.
- Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
Skills
Job Title: Roofing Buyer. Location: Office-based (Woking). Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent.
The Roofing Buyer will be responsible for managing the procurement of all roofing and construction materials, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier management, and a detailed understanding of roofing systems and construction processes.
- Procurement Management: Oversee purchasing of all roofing and construction materials, including tiles, slates, membrane systems, fixings, insulation, and other project-specific items.
- Supplier Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to secure competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and quality products.
- Cost Control: Manage procurement budgets across multiple projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising standards.
- Inventory Management: Track and manage stock levels of critical materials to ensure continuous project supply.
- Contract Negotiations: Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all purchased materials comply with industry regulations, project specifications, and quality benchmarks.
- Project Support: Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and stakeholders to understand and meet project material requirements.
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate procurement records, monitor supplier performance, and produce regular reports.
- Proven experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist within the construction or roofing industry.
- Strong knowledge of roofing systems, materials, and supply chains.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Company pension scheme
- Career progression opportunities with a respected regional contractor
- Supportive and experienced team environment
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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