Algeco UK, a leading manufacturing facility specialising in modular buildings, is seeking a diligent and proactive Procurement Buyer to join our procurement team. As a Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of materials and services essential for the production of high‑quality modular buildings. Your expertise in procurement and negotiation skills will contribute significantly to maintaining efficient operations and ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production demands.
Algeco UK is the leader in modular accommodation not only in the UK but around the world. We provide more buildings for hire than anyone else, including modular buildings for sale and rent, and off‑site permanent buildings for sale for temporary, semi‑permanent and permanent use.
Responsibilities
* Identify and source reliable suppliers for various materials, services and equipment required in the manufacturing process and delivery of modular buildings, ensuring a compliant and cost‑effective supply.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate favorable terms and conditions, and continuously evaluate their performance to ensure high‑quality materials and on‑time deliveries.
* Negotiate competitive pricing and favourable terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining the required material quality standards.
* Manage requisitions and generate purchase orders in the company ERP system accurately and promptly, ensuring all details are correct and consistent with established procurement policies and procedures. Receipting goods and services and dealing with any invoice queries.
* Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure materials meet established quality standards and specifications.
* Keep abreast of market trends, pricing fluctuations, and emerging materials to make informed purchasing decisions.
* Identify potential supply chain risks and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively.
* Maintain comprehensive records of procurement activities, including supplier contracts, purchase orders, and procurement schedules. Provide regular reports on procurement performance to management.
Qualifications
* Experience in materials and hired services procurement within a manufacturing or construction environment, ideally in the modular building industry.
* Demonstrated expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier management, negotiating procurement contracts and procurement policies and regulations.
* Familiarity with building materials, construction products, and relevant suppliers is advantageous.
* Strong analytical skills to analyze data, assess supplier capabilities, and make data‑driven decisions.
* Excellent negotiation abilities to secure competitive prices and favourable terms with suppliers.
* Effective organisational skills to manage multiple material requests, purchase orders, and supplier interactions.
* Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate and error‑free documentation.
* Clear and concise communication skills to liaise with suppliers, cross‑functional teams, and management.
* Adaptability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, adjusting procurement strategies as per changing requirements.
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Benefits
* Salary: Competitive
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Holiday buy and sell scheme
* Medical cash scheme
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