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.