H&J Martin Construction (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a Buyer.
Company: H&J Martin Construction
Job Type: Full-time – Permanent
Location: Belfast
Reporting to: Commercial Manager
Role Overview
To source and purchase materials for H&J Martin Construction at the most advantageous price, ensuring correct stock levels and storage of materials.
What you'll do
· The following reflect the main tasks associated with your position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive.
· Take lead on procurement activities
· Maintain good working relationships with site personnel
· Prepare and issue materials and subcontract enquiries
· Procurement of materials using COINS purchase to pay system
· Check quotations are compliant with specification and commercial requirements
· Liaise with commercial team/site managers on vendor selection
· Negotiate terms of orders and discounts
· Prepare and issues orders in a timely manner
· Carry out vendor appraisal as required
· Assist estimators where required
· Assist accounts department with any order related queries
· Maintain an open and honest relations with the supply chain
· Behave in an environmentally sensitive manner
· Carry out any other relevant duties as required
· Develop relationships with suppliers
· Develop Procurement Reports
· Competent Navigation of Drawings / Specifications / Bills of Quantities
· Process Plant Orders
What you’ll bring
Essential:
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Buyer role
· Excellent IT skills particularly Microsoft Office Excel and Word
· High attention to detail
· Problem solving abilities
· Good negotiation skills
· Can work under pressure and multi task
· Have knowledge of budgets and finances
· Have a can-do attitude
Desirable:
· Experience with accounting software
How we'll reward you
In return, we offer an attractive salary plus we’ll provide a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities.
Our Core Benefits include:
· Employer Pension Contribution
· Membership of relevant Institutions & Professional Bodies
· Life Assurance
· Health Cash Plan
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Gym Membership
Your application
To apply for this post please click on the following link or alternatively email your CV to '' by Friday 10th January 2025 by 12 noon highlighting the role(s) you wish to be considered for.
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