About the client:
A family-owned and run business. With over 50 years of industry experience .Their core values revolve around supplying quality products and delivering service excellence to our customers.
The company has been established for over 60 years and is renowned for delivering project
About the role:
- Responsible for day-to-day procurement of material and sub-contractors
- Someone with the ability to create a buying system/process that works efficiently
- Working in a busy office environment supporting projects ranging from £500k-£2M
- Negotiate fees and prices with suppliers to get the best value for the company
- Align supplier agreements alongside companies’ business performance and cost objective
- Issue purchase orders for electrical materials, equipment, and services, ensuring accuracy in specifications and quantities
- Monitor the status of orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues that arise.
About the Candidate:
- Experienced Buyer from a main contracting background
- Someone who has the ability to create procurement processes and procedures
- Work Autonomously and as part of a team to ensure you deliver the best result against cost objectives
- Someone who is innovative and can think outside the box
- Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills
- Experience with material and subcontractor procurement
- Experience purchasing in a construction environment
- Ability to prioritise tasks to ensure delivery against objectives