Material Buyer

Our client are a well established privately owned developer and contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Hampshire and Berkshire.They are seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Material Buyer who will also take on the Customer Care Coordination duties for the business, across between circa three live projects.This role will involve managing the procurement process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment, and providing outstanding customer service to their customers. Specialising in residential developments, but with a diverse portfolio including commercial projects, new build extensions, and lodge house refurbishments. They are committed to providing exceptional service to their clients and are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join the team.**Responsibilities**Buyer / Scheduler

• Produce schedules from drawings for material and sub-contract orders
• Building relationships with suppliers to develop and sustain a quality supply service.
• Place material orders to achieve build programmes i.e. meet suppliers, agree prices, set up the most commercially viable agreements, place orders (bricklaying materials, carpentry materials, compound / prelim items)
• Dealing with site and supplier queries and issues eg invoice queries from item above
• Liaising with technical to obtain sign off of schedules / designs i.e. lintels / roof trusses
• Liaising with Site Managers to audit materials on site and establish requirements going forward
• Assist Managing Surveyor with Housing Association tenders
• Assist in producing O&M Manuals for Housing Association / Contracting Work
• Liaising with Site Managers to maintain plant i.e. servicing, repairs, LOLER test
• Assist surveyor in costing Purchasers Extras
• Place material & plant orders for other companies within the Group where they don’t have Builders Merchant / plant hire accounts

• Produce / update customer care schedule based on e-mails received from homeowners & Housing Associations
• Assist Build Manager / team with arranging the necessary trades and materials to complete customer care defects
• Liaise with the homeowners over access for staff / subcontractors to carry out any works
• E-mail sign off of the defects to the homeowners & Housing Associations and update customer care schedule accordingly
• Sign off and approval of the sub-contract / material invoices for these works
• *Skills and Experience**
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a purchasing role within the construction industry, specifically within housing schemes.
• Strong understanding of the procurement process and related legal requirements.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and secure the best possible prices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to finding solutions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with purchasing software systems is desirable.
• *Benefits**
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development