Buyer - Residential

• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Control PPE stock levels
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyse market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Use Microsoft Projects to prepare, update and maintain work programs and order materials in coherence with the build program
• Read bills, and schedule take offs from site drawings
• Maintain and update the purchase order log
• Maintain and update comparison workbooks
• Add tender codes to purchase orders, purchase order workbook, and invoices

Requirements:

• Possess a working knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Possess excellent persuasion, negotiation, and judgment skills.
• Display exceptional management skills.
• Have working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications.
• Demonstrate superior presentation skills.
• Possess strong leadership skills.
• Have excellent technological knowledge and abilities.
• Exhibit exceptional mathematical abilities.
• Relevant experience in construction industry and material requirements.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Projects).
• Proficient in appropriate software.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel.