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Construction Buyer ??? Materials

Employer
Confidential
Location
Portsmouth
Salary
45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
26 May 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Construction
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Construction Buyer - Materials

Portsmouth

Salary up to GBP50,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a respected commercial and residential developer based near Portsmouth who is searching for a materials buyer to join the business.

The company has been trading for over 40 years and has spent many years working closely with local councils, registered providers, developers and asset managers to deliver new build residential and commercial projects.

The Role

* Ensure quality and performance of materials fall in line with acceptable standards.

* Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit.

* Encourage and develop wherever feasible negotiated agreements with supplier and manufacturers.

* Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure the best prices, service and product.

* Inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations.

* To purchase where appropriate in accordance with Group purchase deals

* Identify and 'take off' where necessary materials.

* Send out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations.

* Place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials.

* Advise Surveyors costs for budgetary purposes.

* In conjunction with the Site Manager, progress the delivery of supplies in order to comply with the site building programme.

* Resolve any discrepancies that may arise between orders, goods received and invoices. Also make decision on this account and authorise payments.

* Attend Site Meetings at key stages in order to review general progress on site and to decide on any future action necessary.

* Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining commercial awareness.

The Person

* Minimum 5 years' Construction Buyer experience.

* Commercial, Residential or Engineering experience

* HNC or Degree qualified.

* Good knowledge of Materials and suppliers

* Organised team player.

On Offer

* Salary up to GBP50,000

* Car Allowance

* 25 Days Holiday

* Pension

* Ongoing Training and Development

* Friendly Working Environment

If you would like further information, then call Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment on (phone number removed)

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