First Achieve's Engineering Division are hiring for a Buyer to join their client in Derby who are an engineering company specialising in commercial and residential projects.
The successful candidate will purchase steel, timber and associated materials while developing processes to achieve increased efficiencies with the procurement process. You will be responsible for negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best price for products and services, to achieve the best possible profit margin whilst maintaining quality standards in terms of delivery performance and material quality.
Salary circa £40-45k
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Procurement Manager with duties including the purchase of steel, cross laminated timber and glulam, to the company's exact business requirements, with preferred suppliers for specified materials.
Produce and administer enquiries for appropriate materials requested by the Contracts and Estimating teams and provide quotations.
Ensure goods are purchased at the most competitive rates, to meet budget requirements, including progress checking, liaising with suppliers, and keeping site informed of deliveries.
Provide administrative support for the Purchasing team, including reviewing delivery dates from phasing schedules and updating orders, suppliers and site deliveries to suit.
Check and pass invoices for purchases, ensuring costs on the invoices match the orders, and contact suppliers to request credits when need...