Senior Buyer

Milestone are a Main Contractor operating within the south of England. Our philosophy and company set up has seen steady expansion due to an increase in awarded contracts, resulting in a growing portfolio of repeat clients and increased turnover.

**Job description**

**Purpose of the role**:
To purchase for various construction projects, including all building materials, plant, site sundry items, signage, PPE etc, as well as various ad-hoc purchases for clients extras, head office, customer care and sales.

**Accountabilities**:

- Liaise with site managers regarding requirements for materials.
- Send enquiries to suppliers for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations.
- Negotiating the most competitive prices for materials with critical thinking & negotiating skills
- Place purchase orders and agree terms for individual sites.
- Place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates.
- Ensure quality and performance of ordered materials are in line with required standards,
- Chase deliveries from suppliers that are overdue or urgent and tracking orders to ensure timely deliveries to various sites
- Inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations.
- Obtaining quotes to assist with tendering/pricing projects.
- Sourcing alternative products to those specified on a project.
- Liaising with suppliers to maintain a high level of service and to meet agreed lead times.
- Sourcing materials not commonly used on projects.
- Building relationships with existing suppliers/subcontractors and negotiating with them for the best terms and prices
- Liaising with internal and external accounts departments regarding invoices.

**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**
- Achievement of cost reduction.
- Discussion with subcontractors / suppliers to ensure quotes/deliveries are made on time.
- Monitor and measure issues which impact on performance
- Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to work efficiently.

You’ll need to have at least 5 years experience in a similar role and will be expected to have strong current knowledge of prices within construction along with a strong reputation. This role is suited to a driven individual with a motivation to learn and develop.

If you feel you are the person we are looking for please send your CV in Word format, Please give details of your current remuneration package and your availability. We regret we cannot take telephone enquiries relating to this vacancy, due to the high level of responses expected.

Industry: Construction

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company events

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barnet EN5 5TZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- construction: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- driving license (preferred)

**Location**:

- Barnet EN5 5TZ (required)

Work Location: In person