Construction Buyer

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and hard-working person with a positive attitude for the position of Buyer to undertake duties associated with the construction industry.

Duties will include:

· Daily ordering of raw materials from external suppliers

· Daily ordering and reviewing of plant hire tools and equipment to ensure minimum hire costs whilst maintaining reports.

· Organising waste removal from construction sites.

· Updating delivery dates / chasing late orders & expediting raw materials where required

· Monitoring stock levels & liaising with supervisor to replenish stocks

· Working closely with Contracts Managers, Goods In & Production to ensure business requirements are met including stock availability issues

· Liaising with Goods In / Purchase Ledger / Suppliers where delivery / invoice discrepancies arise

· Reviewing purchasing agreements with suppliers and maintaining price updates.

· Sourcing new raw materials suppliers and services.

· Requesting samples & technical information from potential new suppliers for future projects.

· Negotiating with new & existing suppliers

The successful Buyer will have the following skills / experience:

· Experience in purchasing within construction environment.

· Excellent planning & organisational skills

· Ability to interpret and understand construction drawings an advantage but not essential

· Ability to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure

· PC literate with good experience of all Microsoft programmes especially Excel

· Excellent admin skills

Experience:

* Working within the Construction Industry: preferred

* Buying: preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

* Company pension

* Free parking

* On-site parking

Schedule:

* Monday to Friday