Buyer

Materials Buyer - Required for our client to join their office based in Harrow. This is a great opportunity for an individual to join a leading construction company in the UK. The successful candidate will be joining a busy team with a really positive and enjoyable office really good working environment.

The role will be as in any Frame / Civils contractor's office dealing with incoming phone calls, Talking and negotiating with the supply chain. The Buyer will join at mid-level working underneath the Senior and Head buyer.

Materials Buyer Position Remuneration

Salary: £32k - £45k
Holiday + BH
Pension
Career progression

Materials Buyer Position Overview

Talking and negotiating with the supply chain
Dealing with supplier invoice queries
Assisting the estimating department when required in obtaining tender rates
Spend some time raising purchase orders for the team in Ireland
Using Coins software to manage material requisitions and cover the ground with the supply chain
Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Central Procurement department
Provision of goods and services within budget on each project and manage invoices
Monitor and record supplier performance
Communicating between site supervisors and suppliers to ensure delivery of goods in a timely manner and within budget on each project
Raise and manage orders
Maintain a good relationship with client and other departments

Materials Buyer Position Requirements

An understanding of the civils side of construction (Desirable not essential)
Knowledge of drainage, ducting and street works
Previous experience in a construction purchasing environment or a merchant background
Understanding and up-to-date knowledge of material and plant hire markets, products and suppliers
Have day to day computer skills and a good telephone manner
Previous experience using SAP
Good commercial awareness and be organised by nature
Ability to work as part of a team and the need to be a team player.
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