Our client are a well established privately owned developer and contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Hampshire and Berkshire.
They are seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Material Buyer who will also take on the Customer Care Coordination duties for the business, across between circa three live projects.
This role will involve managing the procurement process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment, and providing outstanding customer service to their customers. Specialising in residential developments, but with a diverse portfolio including commercial projects, new build extensions, and lodge house refurbishments. They are committed to providing exceptional service to their clients and are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join the team.
**Responsibilities**
Buyer / Scheduler
* Produce schedules from drawings for material and sub-contract orders
* Building relationships with suppliers to develop and sustain a quality supply service.
* Place material orders to achieve build programmes i.e. meet suppliers, agree prices, set up the most commercially viable agreements, place orders (bricklaying materials, carpentry materials, compound / prelim items)
* Dealing with site and supplier queries and issues eg invoice queries from item above
* Liaising with technical to obtain sign off of schedules / designs i.e. lintels / roof trusses
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