Construction Buyer

**The Company**

Storage Giant is one of the UK’s private leading self-storage providers. A well-established and rapidly expanding organisation with currently 12 current trading stores in the group’s UK portfolio, together with an active pipeline of 6 locations in development coupled with further expansion planned across the UK. We pride ourselves on our service that meets and exceeds the customer’s needs and care passionately about what we do.

**Job Brief**

**The Role**

The successful individual will report directly to the Managing Director and the General Manager. You will also work closely with the project team co-ordinating internal resources as well as liaising with external third-party suppliers and contractors for the flawless execution of projects. The position will be interesting, varied and challenging, with excellent future prospects aligned with the company growth plans.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Procurement of materials, services and sub-contractor packages (from steels frames, steel cladding, kitchens, internal finishes, carpentry to M&E services and all other fixtures required to support the delivery of all in house construction projects on time and within allocated budgets
- Negotiate the best rates to ensure all materials and labour are sourced at the best prices
- Create procurement schedules in line with construction programmes
- Ordering of materials and raising of purchase orders for projects
- Prepare competitive tender packages and ensure procure within the budget set-out
- Identify cost saving opportunities and efficiencies to suggest and ensure business savings
- Communicate and liaise with MD, GM & project managers to update on procurement progress
- Identification of potential new suppliers, products and services at the best prices

**Requirements**:

- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Previous buying experience
- Strong negotiation skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Confident in using MS Office suite
- A hands-on, can-do attitude, with ability to work well individually or as part of a team
- Strong analytical skills

**Preferred experience, but not essential**
- Previous buying experience in a similar role within the construction industry
- Knowledge and understanding of the commercial construction industry and construction materials

At Storage Giant we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or age

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

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Store discounts

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newport, NP19 4SL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 2 years (required)
- Construction Industry: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)