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
ResultsFocusLevel 2/3
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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