Buyer

Russell Taylor are please to be working on behalf of my client based in Chesham.

They have a vacancy for Buyer

**JOB BRIEF**

Buyers in the construction industry procure all the materials required for building projects and ensure they are provided on time and within allocated budgets. They play a vital role, as they ensure the profitability of business contracts, by purchasing the most cost-effective and appropriate materials for each job.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Obtain quotations and prices for the Estimating Team.
- Negotiate prices with suppliers to ensure tender allowance is met or bettered.
- Place purchase orders ensuring specifications and delivery dates are achieved.
- Organize and schedule materials to cover deliveries and collections
- Provide feedback to the Estimating Team re: lead-time times and minimum requirements, supplier performance.
- Liaise with Operational Staff to ensure the correct and required quantity of material has been received.
- Liaise with Management re: purchasing of plant and equipment.
- Work in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.
- Provide monthly yard costs / reports to accounts.
- Sign and authorize invoices.

**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS**

**-4 GCSE’s minimum, including Maths and English**

**-2 Years Experience in a Construction Buying Role**

**-Must be outgoing, confident and have strong people skills both on the telephone and face to face.**

**-Be organized, methodical and have a good attention to detail.**

**-Have good computer and data entry skills**

**-Be able to understand specification and product data information.**

**-Be able to work under pressure and multitask in a busy office.**

**-Be reliable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude**

**Should you like to be considered for this position please APPLY TODAY**

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

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chesham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LLFE