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Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis at their office in Middlesbrough.
Responsible for the buying/purchasing on a number of smaller construction projects with a value of £1.0m to £5.0m, as well as new build projects up to a value of £20m.
They are involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and developing them into state-of-the-art apartments, offices, or student accommodation.
Our client also has a number of ‘new-build’ construction schemes in the pipeline.
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Efficient preparation and submission of tenders/documentation to suppliers.
* Analyzing drawings, bills of materials, quantities, and other project documentation to estimate costs.
* Raising PO’s for raw materials and component parts.
* Identification and assessment of new vendors.
* Expediting supplier deliveries and negotiating with suppliers to improve lead times.
* Working proactively to resolve supply issues with the overall objective of improving OTIF.
* Negotiating pricing and other terms with suppliers to improve cost base and deliver savings.
* Maintaining accurate purchasing data within the system to ensure full traceability.
* Completing supplier reviews—monitoring and reporting on supplier delivery & quality performance.
* Developing an understanding of the operations and technical information across the company in conjunction with various departments.
* Performing any other duties reasonably required by management.
* Pulling together Bill of Payments / Quantities.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Ability to summarize and effectively communicate complex information.
* High competence in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
* Excellent numerical skills and problem-solving abilities.
* Good time management skills to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
* Aptitude for creative and innovative thinking.
* High integrity, as data confidentiality is paramount.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
Additional qualities include:
* Experience in a Purchasing or Buyer role within the construction sector.
* Experience working in a time-critical environment.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* Proficiency in Excel and accounts packages such as Sage.
Further ideal attributes include:
* Formal training in a buying (or estimating) role in the building sector.
* A good attitude and proactive approach.
* Conscientious and responsible behavior.
* Comfortability working in a team-based environment.
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