Buyer – Civil Engineering & Ground Works
Full job description
Professional Construction Recruitment
Salary: £60,000 – £72,000 per year
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buyer to work for a leading sub contractor in Civil Engineering and Ground works.
You will be working as part of the small but well established buying team to ensure the accurate and timely ordering of materials whilst navigating market challenges.
This will be an incredibly rewarding position as part of an excellent employer who value their hard working team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry, specifically the Civil Engineering and Ground Works sector and be able to easily fit within the team to carry out the role. You will be driven, knowledgeable and eager to become part of this company who have an enviable reputation in the industry not only as an employer but the service they deliver to their clients.
Communication is key as you will be working very closely with the site teams in order to procure the required materials and ensure these are delivered to the sites as required against the program of works.
Typical duties will include:
* To manage and support the procurement team of day to day material requirements as requisitioned by the site teams.
* Negotiate market leading rates for Bulk Materials (Readymix Concrete, Reinforcement, Muckaway, Aggregates etc.).
* Support / Implement Supply Chain Strategies.
* Identify opportunities to enhance value and reduce cost and effectively implements such opportunities.
* Support the tender bid team by obtaining, analysing and comparing tender returns.
* Maintain the company based Procurement System.
* Checking and approving of Material Invoices.
* Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing between colleagues /suppliers / visitors and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and site teams.
* Maintain regular consistent professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
If you feel you could be suitable for this opportunity please apply with your full CV
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