Materials Buyer

6 days ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Stafforce Full time

We are looking for a Construction and Groundworks Materials Buyer on a full-time and permanent basis to join the Procurement team located in the Yardley Wood area in Birmingham.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assisting with the procurement process of Materials
- Sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating with suppliers
- Maintain accurate records of purchase orders.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Assist with material take-offs for bulk orders
- Assist the commercial team with pricing for project tenders.
- Ensure quality and performance of ordered materials are in line with required standards
- Chase deliveries from suppliers that are overdue.
- Assist in the resolution of any issues or invoice disputes with suppliers.
- Obtain technical data sheets and assist surveyors/project managers with any information required on project specific products when required.
- Prepare and compile project O&M manuals with assistance from Project teams
- Assist with stock returns on surplus materials from site and/or moving to new projects.
- Updating company systems when necessary (hires and off-hires).

Previous Experience:

- Must have previous Buyer/Purchasing experience within the groundworks/civils or builder's merchant's sector.
- Knowledge of framework agreements.
- Knowledge/understanding of ERP systems.

Working hours

Monday - Friday 0800-1700 (40 hours per week)

Salary Circa £50K per annum.

20 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays Company

To be considered for this role you must have Knowledge or previous background of working in the construction industry and groundworks is required.

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