Buyer

I am currently working with a family run business turnover north of £100m and have a solid reputation for delivering a high quality finish. They are looking to recruit a materials Buyer to join their procurement team,

The job

• Responsible for procuring materials within budgets in time to progress works on site.
• Responsible for monthly budgetary control reports on materials purchased for each site.
• Required to assist the estimating department with obtaining pre-tender quotations and resolving material specification issues.
• Responsible for compliance with the clients Environmental, Security and disabled requirements.
• Procures customer care related materials.
• Responsible for procuring and hiring plant required on site including cabins, forklifts, fencing, cranes and transport etc.

• Responsible for resolving account queries with suppliers that the accounts department have failed to resolve through normal procedures.
• Responsible for resolving disputes between suppliers and the company.

Candidate Requirements

• Ideally at least 3 years of buying experience, including joinery
• Knowledge of current pricing levels.
• Sound knowledge of construction techniques, Building Standards, Environmental and disability standards