Must drive there is no train station in this area it is very rural several miles from Steyning, the role will suit someone with some purchasing experience and some construction industry experience looking to move into a Buyer role
Job Purpose
The role of Buyer involves obtaining competitive quotations for construction materials, plant & services. Reporting to the Procurement Manager regarding all aspects of scheduling, managing supplier performance, raising purchase orders, producing cost analysis & expediting deliveries.
Responsibilities
* Maintain supplier performance records & approved supplier list.
* Assist QHSE with supplier audits
* Ensure only suppliers with commercial trading terms are utilised, when time constraints allow.
* Maintain regular communication with all internal departments, in particular Contracts & Estimating.
* Send material enquiries included in project plans, specifications and drawings to a range of potential suppliers, collate & analyse quotes for contracts & tenders.
* Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items.
* Place orders for materials, services, plant & equipment from procurement schedules.
* Extract global material order requirements from tender information
* Assist the Senior Buyer with cost analysis, reporting & scheduling.
* Arrange transfer of material/plant between sites/head office when necessary.
* Maximise efficiencies & drive out costs.
* Provide cover for the Senior Buyer when they are absent.
* Consolidate purchases to achieve economic benefit.
* Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the Company which demonstrate best overall value for money
* Distributing copy orders & information to sites & others.
* Assist in the training and development of team members, including apprentices.
Competencies required in this role
* Professional&TechnicalExpertiseLevel2/3
* Supports growth&BusinessDevelopmentLevel2
* DevelopsourPeopleLevel2
* CommunicationandCollaborationLevel2/3
* PersonalEffectivenessLevel2
* ResultsFocusLevel2/3
Required qualifications, skills, experience
Skills & Knowledge
* Time management
* Material specifications
* Data analysis and reporting
* Compliance with QHSE legislation
* Understanding of the certified management systems ISO 9001 -2015, ISO 14001- 2015 & ISO 45001, - 2018
* Understanding of FSC&PEFC chain of custody management systems.
Experience
* Proven experience of Purchasing, preferably within the construction industry.
Technology skills
* IT Microsoft Office skills - EVision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Procore
Training
* Full driving license or suitable travel arrangements
* Sustainability awareness (desirable)
Qualifications
* GCSEs
* Purchasing qualification (desirable
Benefits:
* 25 Days holiday + BH
* Pension up to 10% match
* Private healthcare and Phone
* Annual discretionary bonus
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