Senior Buyer
Groundworks and Civil Engineering
Worcestershire
£40k - £65k plus package
Standing out for their high-quality delivery on site, this residential groundworks company are subcontractors to PLC housebuilders including Redrow, Persimmon and Miller Homes. Building on decades of success, they are enjoying a period of strategic growth and are therefore expanding their buying team.
What’s in it for you?
* Laid-back culture, with private ownership and a low-pressure environment
* Growing sustainably, they’re expanding through repeat business with their loyal clients entering new regions, providing opportunities for career advancement
* Clear pathway for continued progression to Senior Buyer and beyond
* No blame culture
* Job security through high levels of repeat business
As a Senior Buyer you’ll be…
* Using your excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders
* Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials
* Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality
* Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers
* Ensuring health and safety compliance
* Identifying new potential suppliers and products
* Preparing quotations and proposals
* Attending team meetings and site visits
* Preparing and maintaining cost reports to maximise efficiency
Must haves…
* Knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, concreate and drainage purchasing, either through a buying role or experience at a merchants
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and the site teams
Apply now, don’t worry if you CV is not up-to-date, simply apply with what you have and we can fill in the gaps later.
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