Buyer

**About Bowmer & Kirkland**:
Since being established in 1923 Bowmer & Kirkland has grown to become one of the most successful privately-owned, and family run construction groups in the UK. Our Investors in People accreditation demonstrates our commitment to our staff and we are Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme - something which only a select number of high performing contractors achieve.

**Duties of the Role**:

- Working closely with site management to ascertain and act upon their requirements in terms of material and plant needs that ensure both programme and cost targets are met.
- Negotiate new and existing contracts with suppliers in areas of both materials and plant to obtain competitive deals, payment terms, and rebates.
- Processing and clearing plant invoices for payment with Accounts, including resolving invoice disputes. This involves plant management for loss/stolen/damaged plant & buy backs.
- Processing material invoice queries; request suitable credit notes where required and chase outstanding matters relating to them.
- Work closely with Estimators and Design Managers on Tender and Live projects in sourcing both specified materials and viable alternative options for consideration within the tender/scheme.
- Assist with other departments such as Surveying with enquiries and cost comparisons for ‘supply only v’s supply and install’ in seeking potential cost savings.

**Key Skills & Experience Required**:

- Minimum two years’ experience working within a Buyer role.
- Good understanding and ability with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work within allocated time scales to meet the requirements of our clients.
- Good punctuality, pro-active approach, communication, and presentation skills.
- Preferably have a good knowledge of our client base and industry.
- Good planning skills, time management skills and commercial knowledge.
- Ability to work well within a team to achieve targets.
- Qualifications to an HNC/HND level preferred but not essential.
- Full UK driving licence.

**In return we offer**:

- 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Xmas Eve
- Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Training & Development Opportunities

**Bowmer and Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer.**

**NO AGENCIES PLEASE**

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

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location