Job Information

BUYER
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to work for a construction organisation based in Middlesex.
The ideal candidate must have a close connection with the clients immediate supply chain, with an established business relationship with suppliers within the London and South East.

Experience of buying for or from the civil/building merchant sector is highly advantageous, especially if you've purchased aggregates or concrete as category.

You must be based in the area, the client is seeking someone committed to a career as they are famed for training and development.

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.