Buyer

Salary: £28,800 – £36,000 per year

A market leading construction business, firmly established, located in the Barnsley area with 40 years expertise in their field have a permanent opportunity for a Buyer, working in a standalone capacity the successful candidate will be responsible for the purchase of goods, materials and services (including aggregates, lime and cement & infrastructure materials), along with haulage, disposal, fuel and PPE with some cross over into plant hire (welfare accommodation / CCTV Security) needed for our projects throughout the UK. 

You will be responsible for:

• The Procurement of materials from enquiries, review of through to orders

• Placement of orders using COINS software system
• Ensure materials required for projects are provided on time & within budget 
• Identify potential suppliers and new products 
• Continually drive efficiencies through effective negotiation 
• Keep detailed records and maintain well‐organised work schedules 
• Deal effectively with challenges that may arise with suppliers and the flow of materials 
• Effectively utilise cost reports to maximise efficiency within the business and supply chain 
• Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and introduce new ones where needed. 
• Add value through proactive procurement
• Work with the wider Renew Group Procurement Professionals
• Maintain records for yard stocks and maintenance schedules
• Assist the Accounts Department with invoice and account queries
• Expediting orders where needed to ensure site programs are kept
• You will work alongside our Equipment Support Manager and provide cover when required
• Provide support on sub contract orders/vendor assessments
• You will effectively manage key interfaces with points of contact on projects and contracts
• Drive added benefit into the business through sound Procurement practices and negotiation

Requirements

To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as a Buyer procuring a diverse 

range of plant and materials.

• Experience within a Remediation / Earthworks / Groundworks environment (Beneficial)
• Some knowledge/understanding of earthworks and remediation plant and equipment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Familiar with and working knowledge of COINS
• Must be IT literate
• Have good interpersonal skills
• CIPS would be beneficial or be already undertaking CIPS or have demonstrable compensatory experience.

The Remuneration

• A salary circa 30k – experience depending 
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm 
• Pension scheme 
• Life insurance