Construction Buyer

Carmelcrest is a Main Building Contractor based in Bishops Stortford. We undertake high quality commercial construction services in the Healthcare, Education, Local Authority, Leisure and Blue Light sectors.

We are looking for a driven and experienced Construction Buyer to join our growing team. This this a key role within the business, positioned to manage, assist, process and co-ordinate across company divisions.

**Tasks & Responsibilities**:

- Answering Telephones
- Upkeep of company training matrix, tracking and booking courses
- Sub-contractor purchase order placing
- Purchasing and co-ordinating materials deliveries to various building sites
- Plant hire management
- Development of Operations & Maintenance Manuals and Health & Safety Files under CDM 2015.
- Upkeep of approved supplier database and key supplier renewals such as insurance and accreditations.
- Agency labour management
- Management of defects, callouts, finishing & maintenance
- Client helpdesk
- Upkeep of office stationary and consumables
- Receptionist duties such as greeting visitors and making tea and coffee
- Maintaining office hardware such as coffee machines, printers and ICT equipment

**Role Requirements**
- Positive attitude. The type of person who is willing to help and be flexible day to day. Even helping others in their roles, or working in another department where needed, and doing so with a good heart.
- Problem solver, in this role you will be asked to take on projects of varying natures. You will be expected to deliver these project to a high quality with mínimal hand-holding / supervision.

**Other Information**
- Office location is Bishops Stortford.
- Home working not an option for this role, fully office based.
- Full time, Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person