Buyer
Warrington
£30K + £35K
The Client
Our client works within the construction industry and is a leading commercial glazing, cladding, and façade manufacturing and installation specialist. They are looking to add a Buyer to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company that encourages innovative thinking and teamwork in line with its vision and values.
The Role of Buyer
The Buyer will be responsible for managing all aspects of procurement for allocated projects. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Developing strong relationships with key suppliers to foster long-term partnerships.
2. Negotiating pricing, logistics, terms, and conditions to secure favorable orders.
3. Monitoring the delivery of goods and services to ensure orders are fulfilled on time.
4. Ensuring that material levels are adequate, preventing shortages or overstock situations both internally and onsite.
5. Working with factory/site teams and suppliers to ensure proper receipt and storage of materials.
6. Overseeing supplier contracts/purchase orders to ensure terms are adhered to, including pricing, warranty, data sheets, O&M manuals, etc.
7. Analyzing purchasing trends to identify potential cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
8. Staying informed about industry trends, pricing changes, and new product developments such as Aluminium and glass.
9. Liaising with internal departments (e.g., production, finance, design, site teams) to align procurement activities with organizational needs.
10. Generating reports: Providing regular reports on procurement activities, such as procurement planners, design trackers, purchase order status, invoice spend, and supplier performance.
11. Escalating issues as a priority in line with procedure.
12. Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and practices operated by the Company.
What's on Offer
Healthcare Cash Plan
25 days holiday
Pension
Death in Service
Keywords: Buyer, Purchasing, Subcontractor
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