Construction Buyer

**Construction Buyer**:
£30,000 - £35,000 per year
per year

NP19

Permanent

**Here at People Solutions, we are a people business and we believe in creating experiences that make people feel good. We connect great talent with great clients, creating better outcomes for both. People Solutions are operating as an employment agency. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.**

**CONSTRUCTION BUYER**

**MONDAY-FRIDAY: 09.00 - 17.30**

**£30,000 - £35,000 PER ANNUM**

**What's in it for me?**

People Solutions are looking for a Construction Buyer for our Client in Newport.

**Benefits:

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- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Employee discount
- Seasonal competitions with cash prizes
- Company events

**Day to Day Duties**
- Negotiate the best rates to ensure all materials and labour are sourced at the best prices
- Procurement of materials, services and sub-contractor packages
- Create procurement schedules in line with construction programmes
- Ordering of materials and raising of purchase orders for projects
- Prepare competitive tender packages and ensure procure within the budget set-out
- Identify cost saving opportunities and efficiencies to suggest and ensure business savings
- Communicate and liaise with MD, GM & Project Managers to update on procurement progress
- Identification of potential new suppliers, products and services at the best prices

**Essential Skills**
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Minimum 3 years buying experience in a similar role within the construction industry
- Strong negotiation skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- IT Literate
- A hands-on, can-do attitude, with ability to work well individually or as part of a team
- Strong analytical skills

**Desirable Experience**
- Knowledge and understanding of the commercial construction industry and construction materials

**What training is provided?**

Training provided

**Apply**

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