Brief Overview This is a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Buyer to join a fantastic specialist sub-contactor based in Essex. Package £35 to £45k About our Client My client is a Building envelope specialist sub-contractor who works new build market. They work on projects up to £4million in value. They have an excellent reputation within this sector and are actively looking for a Planner to join their team. Duties & Responsibilities Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment Ensuring purchases offer best value Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spread sheets. Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries Arranging the return of non-conforming products Maintaining and developing the supply chain Processing of purchase ledger records About the Candidate Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise pricing and commercial terms Ability to forward plan for multiple site projects and prioritise workload across long-lead and real time demands Identify potential supply problems and solutions Excellent interpersonal skills - strong relationship builder and communicator Takes individual ownership and collaborates to deliver team and company objectives Ability to undertake take offs would be an advantage (training will be given) Ability to implement and manage sound business processes and procedures Roofing, cladding and construction experience preferred but training will be given. To read and interpret project drawings and specifications Points of Appeal Great company to work for Progression within the company Interesting projects