Job Title: Steelworks Buyer / Procurement Buyer
Location: Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role:
An established provider of structural and architectural steel solutions is seeking a Steelworks Buyer / Procurement Buyer to join its growing team. We welcome applications from candidates with a construction buying background, especially those experienced in mechanical, engineering, or sheet metal industries.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with reliable steel suppliers, ensuring high standards in quality, cost, and delivery.
2. Procurement Strategy: Develop purchasing strategies that meet project needs, budget constraints, and company objectives.
3. Negotiation: Lead contract and price negotiations to secure competitive rates and ensure a steady supply.
4. Inventory Management: Coordinate with project managers to forecast material needs, preventing delays.
5. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality control to ensure materials meet all technical and regulatory specifications.
6. Cost Optimisation: Track market trends and steel pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
7. Documentation: Keep accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications for compliance and auditing.
Requirements:
1. Proven experience as a Buyer, ideally in steel, construction, or engineering sectors.
2. Strong knowledge of steel grades, specifications, and sourcing strategies.
3. Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
4. Proficiency with procurement software and systems, with keen attention to documentation detail.
5. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary up to GBP50,000, depending on experience.
2. Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and wellness programs.
3. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
4. A supportive work environment within a rapidly expanding company.
If you're an experienced Buyer ready to lead procurement for high-profile structural and architectural steel projects, please reach out to Leon at (phone number removed) or (url removed).
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