Buyer

3 months ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Morva Recruitment Full time

Are you a seasoned professional with extensive buying experience in the construction industry? Morva Recruitment, on behalf of a leading Civils Contractor, is seeking a skilled Buyer to join their team. This pivotal role involves procuring materials at the best possible prices while adhering to contract specifications and ensuring timely delivery to meet site schedules. If you have a knack for negotiation, impeccable organizational skills, and a passion for driving efficiency, we want to hear from you. Join us and play a vital role in optimizing our supply chain operations while contributing to the success of our projects.

**Skills Required**:

- Minimum 5 years of buying experience in the construction industry; Main Contractor House Build or Groundworks and Civils experience preferred.
- Demonstrated commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Capable of working calmly and rationally under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive outlook and can-do attitude.
- Ability to work to deadlines and persuasive when needed.
- Attention to detail with a comprehensive understanding of MS Excel & Outlook.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Minimum NVQ Level 4 qualification in a construction-related field preferred but not essential.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Manage the Assistant Buyer effectively.
- Analyse existing supply chain price agreements and site orders lists, obtaining competitive prices when agreed prices are unavailable for orders.
- Compare suppliers' quotes and analyse prices against tender allowances.
- Research product information and alternative products.
- Liaise with suppliers and communicate delivery dates to site staff for orders.
- Update site orders to prevent invoice queries.
- Maintain stock list and prioritize materials use across sites for cost-effectiveness.
- Assist the accounts department in resolving and preventing invoice queries.
- Collaborate with site staff to address delivery or quality issues with suppliers and agree on abortive costs if necessary.
- Measure material quantities as required.
- Manage and review the design and orders of concrete flooring and manholes.

**Hours of Work**:

- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
- Additional hours may be required depending on workload.

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

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Exeter (required)

Work Location: In person


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