Subcontractor Buyer

Merit

Merit is an offsite construction and digital manufacturer, specialising in the design, manufacture and build of high-quality facilities for the healthcare, life sciences, education, semiconductor and battery tech sectors.

At the core of Merit’s mission is a commitment to transforming the construction industry into a more productive and efficient sector. By completing projects in a third of the time compared to traditional methods, we offer significant time and cost savings to our clients. Our dedication to quality, efficiency, and personalisation ensures that we deliver facilities that exceed expectations.

Further company information is detailed on Merit’s website: www.merit.co.uk

Key Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining relationships with embedded partners
• Compiling enquiry information from drawings, specifications and Merit documentation working with the project and estimating team pulling together the scope of works
• Completing the correct due diligence on subcontractors including CHAS, Insurances and H&S Policy, and maintaining this information going forward
• Leading subcontractor negotiations including Terms and Conditions, Best Value for Money, Payment Teams, Rebates etc)
• Completing adjudication of all quotations received for work packages to ensure the right subcontractor is selected for the required works.
• Compiling NEC or JCT pass down contracts from the Client contract to the subcontractor (contracts can range from £10k to £1million+), Letters of Intent and Site Instructions
• Completing Purchase Orders on Netsuite
• Compiling all required Collateral Warranties from subcontractors
• Liaising with staff in other departments including Finance, Quality, Design Coordination, BIM
• Providing and sending out information and reports when needed, provide accurate reporting in line with company requirements to weekly Procurement meetings, including updates on the stage of each work package from enquiry to contract placement.
• Establish close working relationships with site teams on each project
• Ensure efficient thorough planning and organisation for the department including the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference calls whether internal or external
• Performing all other duties in accordance with the business needs

Qualifications and Skills:

• Have a brief understanding of NEC and JCT contracts including commercial dialogue
• CIPS Level 4 or Level 5
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Have demonstrated a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Modular Building would be advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
• Attention to detail and the ability to track costs accurately
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenge

Key Competencies:

• Organised: Able to manage multiple projects and subcontractors simultaneously, delivering a diversity of requirements
• Cost-Conscious: Always seeking the best value for money
• Proactive: Researching and suggesting improvements to subcontractor procurement, policies and systems
• Team-Oriented: Foster excellent relations with all internal and external stakeholders from staff to clients
• Detail-Oriented: Ensuring all paperwork and documentation is accurate and timely