Junior Buyer

We are currently seeking a Junior Buyer to join our growing Construction Company at YourRetreats. At YourRetreats, we take pride in our forward-thinking approach to construction projects, specializing in park and luxury lodges. As a Junior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in our operations by managing the day-to-day purchasing of materials, plant, and services. Your responsibilities will extend to supporting the team with administrative tasks, resolving invoice queries, and providing tender support, preparation, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

- Execute day-to-day purchasing activities for materials, plant, and services, considering price, quality, and delivery to meet operational needs.
- Provide administrative support to the team as needed.
- Resolve invoice queries and ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Assist in tender support, preparation, and analysis.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and external suppliers.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding service issues and relay relevant information to the project team.
- Identify sustainable and innovative products/services within the supply chain.
- Attend supplier meetings as required.
- Maintain the supplier database and service level agreements.
- Ensure compliance of the purchasing function with company policies, procedures, and levels of authority.
- Prepare performance reports for the buying team as required.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of YourRetreats by ensuring efficient and effective procurement processes, ultimately supporting our commitment to creating exceptional products and buildings. If you are passionate about making a difference in the construction industry and are ready to join a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in purchasing within the construction industry.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of sustainable and innovative products/services.
- Familiarity with supplier relationship management.
- Ability to read plans and take down order quantities
- Utilise MRP software
- Adherence to compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to prepare and analyze performance reports.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Join us at YourRetreats and be a part of our dedicated team shaping the future of construction in the park and luxury lodges sector.

**Benefits**
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Bonus structure based on task efficiency and meeting quality standards.
- Company pension plan.
- Provided uniform.
- High-quality canteen facilities for preparing healthy meals.
- Monthly "Feet up Friday" - employees meeting targets can finish work 2 hours early.
- Enjoyable work environment.