Job Overview
As our commercial team expands, we are seeking a proactive Buyer to support our Construction and FM teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value across procurement processes.
Responsibilities
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, contractors and clients
* Working with the surveying team to establish technical specifications for enquiries
* Evaluate and source sub-contract suppliers and raise orders
* Getting quotes from suppliers and contractors
* Preparing and submitting cost comparisons for materials, plant, etc
* Negotiating supplier agreements/contracts
* Reviewing venders/suppliers
* Maintaining records
* Ensuring timely delivery of good and services
* Ensuring products and services meet quality standard
* Raising purchase orders
* Material and plant procurement for existing and new sites
* Sending out first phase enquiries across a range of materials and plant
* Work closely with site managers on agreed variations and material flow
* Raise orders to deliver customer variations
* Work with surveyors on material flow, site budget and specifications
* Working with team members to complete duties, as needed
* Providing general and administration support to team
* Any other duties as reasonably required
Experience & Skill
* At least 5 years previous experience in a buying/procurement type role, working in a busy office environment, within the construction industry is preferred
* Strong knowledge of logistics, supply chain management, and related software systems
* Fully proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of securing favourable terms from suppliers
* Proficient in data analysis with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy
* Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work activities
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated to meet deadlines.
JH Turkington & Sons Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Craigavon BT62 3EH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Procurement: 5 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Location:
* Craigavon BT62 3EH (required)
Work Location: In person