Materials Buyer

Description
Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, head office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. We’re an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are actively seeking a Materials Buyer in this position you will play a key role in the procurement of all Mechanical and Electrical materials for the project. You will work closely with our Procurement, Operations and Accounts teams in ensuring the smooth transition of all orders from initial take-off to full Procurement and finally to final stages of invoicing.

Full in-house training will be given on our processes and IT packages, as well as additional courses relevant to the role, if the applicant so wishes.
Key Responsibilities

Obtain the best possible rates for the material to stay below the budgetary requirement and procure.

Oversee the delivery of the material to site in a clear and professional manner by ensuring all items are available when required on site

Have full commercial awareness of the project, ensure purchases are made within the budgetary targets set out and any potential overspends are quickly coordinated with the commercial team and resolved

Ensure all supplier invoices are cleared for payment on a timely manner to maintain the high-level of positive supplier relations expected by the company

Perform daily, weekly and monthly checks to ensure all paperwork is up to date, so efficiency remains at the expected high level

Build, manage & maintain relationships with clients, contractors, other construction professionals, suppliers and site staff.

Report to Senior Buyer on a daily basis.

Ensure a safe working environment abiding by all necessary health and safety requirements and legislation

Uphold the professional and progressive image of the company at all times

Monitor supply chain activity, order placement & rates

Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

**Qualifications**:
Essential
2nd Level education with strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills Desirable

3rd level Education with strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

Interest in pursuing construction or business qualification

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

1+ years’ experience in a similar role preferably in a construction environment

Extensive and demonstrable experience of the material orders

Strong experience and excellent working knowledge of M&E material and components required

Knowledge of M&E material rates
Abilities & Skills

Proven record of delivering on-time quality work with mínimal supervision

Organized and structured approach to your work

Enthusiastic adopter/user of IT systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel

Excellent negotiating skills

Analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills with good communication abilities

Ability to work under pressure and cope with a varied portfolio of work, progressing with reduced supervision

Good reporting skills

Company Benefits

Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme

4 x Salary Death in Service cover

Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service

Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits

Paid professional subscriptions

Variety of employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Branded clothing

Active Social and Wellbeing Committees

Annual Health Checks

Full use of onsite state of the art gym

Awards for long service

Additional annual leave based on length of service

Training and development opportunities.

About Kane Group Kane is Northern Ireland’s leading MEP contractor specialising in Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Prefabrication and Fit Out projects.

Kane delivers projects within the Residential, Hospitality, Education, Commercial and Healthcare sectors. Kane was founded in 1967 and has grown into a multi-disciplined Building Services Contractor with a turnover of £55 million.

Based in Northern Ireland with offices in London, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland, Kane employs over 200 staff.