Job Information

Cameron James Professional Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to work for a construction organisation based in Middlesex.

They are looking for a Buyer to ensure the efficient running of the materials and sub-contract purchasing function and co-ordinate with other departments to ensure financial control of all materials and sub-contracts purchased for building operations.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar role in the construction sector. They will be ideally have a degree or similar in Construction and must have experience of being a materials buyer with a good working knowledge the construction industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for procuring materials within budgets in time to progress works on site.
• Responsible for producing monthly budgetary control reports on all materials purchased for each site.
• 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.
• Responsible for procuring site staff protective clothing.
• Required to attend and report on procurement at each site monthly progress meeting.
• Required to on occasion take off material quantities from drawings and produce schedules from which to procure.
• Required to assist the estimating department with obtaining pre tender quotations and resolving material specification issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9000 & ISO14001 Policies.
• Responsible for compliance with the clients environmental. Security and disabled requirements.

To be successful in this exciting role you will

• Be a Buyer with sound knowledge of Construction techniques, Building Standards, Environmental and disability standards.
• Excellent negotiation skills coupled with sound stakeholder management skills.
• Full knowledge of current pricing levels in this industry.
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Requirements.
• Computer literate and numerate.