Job Role: Buyer
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000/£55,000 + Package
Our client have a great opportunity for a Buyer to join their team, at their South Yorkshire office. As a Buyer, you will ensure the efficient running of the material purchasing function and liaise with other departments to ensure financial control of all materials & plant purchased for building operations throughout the Yorkshire & Nortwest regions. This must be within full compliance of the Best Practice procedures and the Company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policies.
Proven length of experience working for a contractor in a buying role
A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
A good knowledge of construction methods and materials
Strong mathematical and IT ability. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Ability to assess and analyse information
Good commercial sense
Good understanding of budget management
Negotiating and networking skills
Excellent communications skills
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Good team working skills
Accurate with an eye for detail
Willingness to go above and beyond to meet deadlines as and when the business requires it
Desirable…
Degree in Construction or similar, or,
HNC / ONC in Construction or similar
Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership
Working towards being a chartere...