Our client is a main contractor and manufacturer who work in the modular house building sector. They have their head office in Bradford where they have offices and manufacturing workshop. The company have a long and successful history in the construction sector. In the past they have worked on interior fit out and building projects and they done a lot of work in the shopfitting sector. They have also done previous modular building projects and they are growing this division. They are now recruiting a Buyer to work in their modular house building division. The Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong reputation. Rporting to the Construction Director and working closely with the commercial team. You’ll be managing the company's supply of products and services. The Buyers responsibilities include finding cost-effective deals and suppliers. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, enthusiastic, and motivated. Responsible for the Procurement of materials to service project requirements, demonstrating value for money through competitive tendering and pricing analysis to minimise risk and maximise commercial opportunity Identifying suppliers and sub-contractors, obtaining quotations and agreeing delivery timescales Liaising effectively with the site management team and suppliers & sub-contractors to manage the flow of labour & materials appropriately Liaising closely with the commercial team at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided Approval of purchase invoices for payment Requirements: Previous buying in a similar role gained within the construction sector Previous experience in the modular building or housing sector Procurement qualification desirable but not essential Strong negotiation skills Excellent time keeping and ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines Ideal candidate will be friendly, proactive, have good organisational skills and have a high attention to detail