Job Title: Buyer
Location: Birmingham
Sector: Offsite Construction
Salary: 35,000
* Are you a buyer or commercial coordinator from a construction, civil engineering or builders merchant background?
* Would you enjoy working in a busy contracting business on impressive new build projects?
You will be joining a specialist construction division of a large international manufacturing group. Working alongside a commercial team of quantity surveyors and commercial manager, your role will be essential in raising timely orders for materials, plant, labour and products.
Alongside supporting the quantity surveying team with order placing, you will also have the chance to speak directly with suppliers to explore any available cost savings. This employer can offer excellent security with a long pipeline of work and backing of a highly successful group business.
We are looking for candidates based in the West Midlands who can work from offices in Birmingham.
The Role:
* Raising purchase orders across a diverse supply chain
* Liaising closely with quantity surveying and estimating teams to maintain accurate requirements for quantities and delivery schedules
* Speaking with suppliers to explore improvements in pricing
* Maintain up to date supplier information including product and service offerings and prices
We would welcome conversations with candidates who:
* Have experience in a buying function with a construction, development or civil engineering business
* Are commercially aware with experience of dealing with suppliers
* Have a good understanding of the building products market
* Would enjoy seeking out improvements in price and service
* Have an interest in modern methods of construction
This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
If you are interested in this role, please click apply to submit your CV for consideration.
Key Skills: Buyer, Supply Chain, Procurement, Pricing, Negotiating, Steel Frame, MMC, Offsite Construction, Birmingham Construction Jobs
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