Your newpany
A general main contractor working across various different sectors seeks a Buyer to join the construction team, Works includes both construction and refurbishment projects with around 10 projects on site currently, the Largest £8 million. With ambitious growth targets, recently refurbished offices and multiple new projects awarded in recent months, this is a newly created role to support the busy procurement team.
Your new role
Aspany buyer, you will sit within themercial team working closely with the surveying and construction teams. The main function will be to ensure thepany obtains quality materials and equipment hire forpetitive prices in a timely fashion. You will analyse the current processes and suppliers and ensure materials are being scheduled with the right lead in times with the mostpetitive suppliers with the relevant approvals. You will also seek alternative products where applicable. You will be the sole buyer for the construction team and have autonomy to shape the role to suit - Full job spec on request.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous experience as a buyer with a general main contractor. You will have a strong understanding of both new build and refurb schemes and befortable liaising with builders, merchants and suppliers. You will be fully literate and befortable managing your own workload and working independently (whilst sitting amongst the wider team).
What you'll get in return
Apetitive salary and opportunity to join a positive, growing team with a well-established localpany.