Buyer - Construction

5 days ago


East Sussex, United Kingdom Novo-K Limited Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Buyer to join our client, an expanding, well
Excellent communication, negotiation and record keeping skills are essential.
You will be managing the procurement of the materials for a number of projects at any one time across the South East.
Your duties will include but are not limited to, researching new materials and suppliers, obtaining quotes from suppliers and ensuring the best competitive rates are obtained on budget and on time.
Key responsibilities:
? Research to find the best suppliers and materials
? Ensure sustainability in their materials and supply chain
? Buying and Purchasing
? Obtain quotations
? Negotiate with suppliers
? Work with the commercial team checking quotes against invoices
? Develop and maintain a database of current material and supplier costs
? Building good relationships with suppliers and representatives
? Reviewing and approving suppliers
Person specification:
Essential
? Competent IT user
? Excellent negotiation skills
? Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualified.
Desirable
? Previous buyer or procurement experience in highway construction, civils or groundworks
They are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional, qualified people to join their team. Could this be you?
? New to the South East?
? Recently redundant?
? Looking for a new challenge?
Everyone matters
They provide an inclusive environment for everyone. They believe in positivity and diversity. They are an Equal Opportunities Employer and aim to provide equality of opportunity to all.
In recent years, they have invested over £150,000 in training and developing their people.
? Competitive pay
? Employed and freelance positions
? 28 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and increasing with service) for employed positions
? South East England job locations
? Plenty of internal training opportunities
? Workplace pension scheme contributions (after 3 months' service)
? Employee welfare programme: mental health and legal counselling, staff welfare areas, subsidised massage, team events
? Opportunity to participate in innovation projects and play a significant role in making the industry more sustainable


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