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Piccadilly Construction, our in-house Construction Management Team, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer/Assistant Buyer to assist with purchasing and procurement. This role requires supporting the Procurement Manager in buying arrangements for our construction and maintenance activities.
* Negotiate optimal supply chain arrangements with key materials suppliers.
* Develop long-term strategic relationships with suppliers to maximize economies of scale.
* Schedule and place material and plant orders, optimizing cost and quality.
* Review Architects/Engineers drawings for discrepancies and compliance with material specifications, resolving queries with relevant teams.
* Prepare material cost schedules and budgets for new projects, monitoring costs to stay within budgets.
* Create schedules for material enquiries, obtain quotations from suppliers, and assess their schedules for accuracy.
* Report material cost increases as they occur.
* Resolve invoice queries with the accounts team.
* Conduct on-site material checks and produce reports.
* Visit sites regularly to ensure supply and material issues are addressed.
* Negotiate agreements with suppliers and raise orders for various business needs, including property maintenance, sales, and marketing.
* Maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
* Perform other duties as required by the employer.
About You:
* Demonstrable understanding of construction industry procurement.
* Knowledge of effective buying functions within the construction sector.
* Understanding of the materials supply chain.
* Skills:
* A proactive, positive, commercially minded attitude with a willingness to challenge conventional thinking and work at pace.
* Excellent financial and numerical skills, including budgeting and cash flow management.
* Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage workloads effectively.
* Experience of at least 2 years in buying within a construction business.
Criterion Capital is an entrepreneurial, hands-on developer and asset manager specializing in Residential, Hotel, and Commercial properties.
We operate a vertically integrated platform of sector specialists converting end-of-life buildings into residential and hotel uses.
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