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