Your Company
A North Kent based Building contractor focused on the minor civils/hard landscaping sector seeks an experienced materials buyer to join the stable team. Long established with a good local reputation in their sector, they are focused on public sector/framework projects typically in the hard landscaping, surfacing, and minor civils areas. Due to an internal move, they are looking for a materials buyer to be office-based and oversee all procurement/buying for the Site teams, adding best value and process improvements where possible. This is a permanent role, immediately available.
Your New Role
As a materials buyer, you will sit within a commercial team of 5, working closely with the quantity surveyor, estimator, contracts managers, and Site teams. The main function will be to ensure the company obtains quality materials and equipment hire for competitive prices in a timely fashion. You will analyze the current processes and suppliers and ensure materials are being scheduled in with the right lead-in times with the most competitive suppliers with the relevant approvals. You will be the sole buyer and have autonomy to shape the role to suit - Full job spec on request.
What You'll Need to Succeed
You will have previous experience as a buyer with a main contractor, Groundworker, or civils contractor. You will ideally have an understanding of Groundworks/Surfacing/hard landscaping and be comfortable liaising with builders merchants and suppliers. You will be literate and comfortable managing your own workload and working independently (whilst sitting amongst the wider team).
What You'll Get in Return
A competitive salary and opportunity to join a positive, growing team with a well-established local company.
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