Senior Technical Buyer

3 days ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Senior Technical Buyer

SENIOR TECHNICAL BUYER
£40-£50K PER ANNUM
BEDFORD
Reporting into the Contracts Installation Director, this role is best suited to an individual with previous experience and knowledge of the construction sector, purchasing a high-volume of materials within specified timeframes.

YOU WILL BE:

- Providing prices for all materials required for the relevant AC Plc projects plans and drawings.
- Contacting suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations.
- Negotiating delivery times to meet client expectations and ensure efficiency onsite.
- Liaising with the Estimating Department within the tendering stage to ensure an accurate project cost.
- Respond effectively to supplier challenges and external influences which may affect the flow and delivery of materials to site.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities to ensure the buying process is streamlined and responsive to meet the project requirements.
- Provide advice to the relevant Project Estimator on predicated costs for materials.
- Train and coach junior members of the department as required, acting as a source of knowledge and onboarding mentor for new starters within the team.
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements of materials and services.
- Regularly communicate with the relevant Project Director/Project Lead to ensure deadlines and expectations are met.
- Maintain knowledge of export/import control legislation.
- Monitor market trends and supply chain strategies.
- Co-ordinate materials across sites to avoid double stocking and adverse purchasing variations.
- Complete the administration of quarantined and rejected material.

YOU WILL NEED:

- Knowledge and understanding of the buying process and the ordering of construction materials and previous experience within a buying role.
- Proven history of supplier contract management.
- Experience using internal costing management systems.
- Graduate level or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline OR relevant experience and qualifications
- CIPS Qualifications (or studying towards)

BENEFITS:

- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Earlier finish on a Friday
- Staff Referral Scheme
- CPD & Certified training

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