A position has become available at our Head Office for a Buyer. We are a Hard Flooring Contractor working nationwide. We have two divisions within the Company, Tiling (covering all commercial hard flooring) and Industrial (seamless flooring). Full details of the role will be presented at interview stage but the following is a brief summary of duties Ordering materials from designated suppliers and arranging transportation to site on a specific date/time. Taking telephone calls/instructions from Contracts Managers and site operatives wishing to order/chase materials. Inputting orders onto Eque 2 Construct (Sage). Hiring plant for sites including monitoring and producing weekly report of whereabouts of plant. Annual supplier reviews to be conducted. Negotiating prices with suppliers. Communicate any supply chain delays and risks to key stakeholders. Producing correspondence to suppliers when necessary (charging for late delivery/complaints etc). Monitoring stock levels of sundry materials kept in our warehouse and replenishing as required. Resolving invoice queries. General administration. The ideal candidate will have some construction purchasing experience, a confident manner, be customer-focused with excellent written and oral communication skills, strong administration skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel, a good sense of humour, an ability to build strong relationships with suppliers, a positive attitude within the office environment and excellent negotiation skills.