Watson Construction Ltd | Construction Buyer | Salford

2 weeks ago


Stretford, United Kingdom Watson Construction Ltd Full time

We're Watson, we're one of the regions leading sociable and affordable housing developers working right across Greater Manchester and Lancashire to deliver high quality schemes to help address the affordable housing crisis.
We think outside the blocks
We are looking for an additional Buyer to join our Procurement Team.
This is a full time, permanent, office based role based at our Head Office in Salford with site visits when required.
What are we offering?
For the right candidate, you'll get; Competitive salary based on experience Working hours of Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 4pm 33 days annual leave including 8 bank holidays pro rata Company pension Profit share bonus scheme Employee Assist Programme Company social events The ideal candidate will have proven experience within a buying role within the construction sector, strong negotiation and communication skills.
They will have the ability to evaluate supplier bids, a good level of construction material knowledge and be able maintain vendor relationships.
A high level of attention to detail is required and they will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
They will also be proficient with MS office and ideally have previous experience of COINS software, although training will be provided for this if necessary.
Key Responsibilities: Sourcing and purchasing materials, products, and services required for construction projects Building relationships with suppliers, evaluating and negotiating prices Monitoring and reporting on materials budgets for projects Assessing performance of suppliers to ensure they are meeting demand Ensuring materials meet required specifications Managing expectations and communicating with project managers on a daily basis There will be a two stage interview process for the role consisting of an informal telephone interview and a face to face interview with the Procurement Manager, working towards a start date of 6th Jan 2025.
References will be required.
To find out more about the role and who we are check us out watsongroup.co.uk Come join the team
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