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

Adhere to the supply chain requirements set out for the project and order in accordance with the technical requirements outlined.

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

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.

Order in accordance with the supply chain agreements currently in place for the project.

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.

Obtain the best buying for material outside of the pre-agreed supply chain contracts, staying within budgetary targets with direction from Procurement Manager/Team.

Coordinate with on-site operations and take-off team to ensure material take-offs are accurate and match the technical and budgetary requirements for the project.

Coordinate with on-site operations and logistics to oversee the delivery of the material to site in a clear and professional manner by ensuring all items are available when required.

Coordinate with site logistics and stores to ensure material stock levels are adequate for the installation rate of the project and excess stock / material that will not be used is quickly identified and removed from site.

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

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

Report to Operations Manager periodically, both informally and via pre-arranged reviews to add support to your role.

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

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

Extensive and demonstrable experience of material ordering
Desirable

Knowledge of M&E materials and components required

Knowledge of M&E material rates and supply chain
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

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

Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees

Office gym facilitates

Branded clothing

Active Social and Wellbeing Committees

Annual Health Checks

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 Service