Vacancy – Buyer
Title – Buyer
Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who understands the value of purchasing at the right price and has an eye for best value? We’re a growing and ambitious business, looking for a Buyer to become part of the team. With our in-house experience, we will guide you through the procurement process allowing you to develop and creating an environment to give the best opportunity to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure most economical prices obtained.
- Materials delivered to site in line with the programme.
- Procure the correct specification and quantities.
- Supporting site teams expedition of critical procured items.
- Support the tendering process.
- Build great relationships with suppliers.
- Monitor prices of goods and spend across suppliers.
- Attend key progress meetings.
The Candidate
- Excellent communication skills.
- Potential to develop key negotiating skills.
- Desire to obtain best value.
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Team player.
- Highly self-motivated.
- Adaptable in an ever changing environment.
- Organised in planning future workload, allowing for ad hoc urgent tasks.
- Excellent IT Literacy.
Desirable
- Knowledge of materials buying within construction.
- Degree qualified.