Assistant Buyer/Buyer - #2180954

Position: Assistant Buyer/Buyer - Construction

Based: Leeds

Client: My client has become a leading specialist in the building envelope, in particular roofing/building. They have a full order book and are expanding around the UK. They are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer/Buyer to work alongside the MD

Role:

• Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings.

• Providing prices for and procuring construction plant and equipment for purchase and hire.

• Identifying potential suppliers and new products.

• Contacting a range of suppliers to obtain quotations and agree delivery times.

• Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well‐organised work schedule.

• Procurement and placing of orders in accordance with procurement schedules and order requests.

• Assessing the reliability of suppliers.

• Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials.

• Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services.

• Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items.

• Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided.

• Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured.

Requirements:

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• IT literate with experience of using costing/ordering software.

• Previous experience in a similar role.

• Sound understanding of construction, build and materials.

Personal Qualities:

As an assistant buyer or buyer, you will need to have:

• Negotiation skills

• An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget

• An analytical mind

• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines

• Able to build good relationships with all kinds of people

• Persuasive

• Willing to make decisions and take responsibility for them

• Well organised, self‐reliant and motivated

Pay dependant on experience - Excellent growth potential