Buyer, Business

Construction Buyer required in Essex

GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor, based in Essex, who are in the market for a Buyer to join their team. They work within the Healthcare, Residential, Listed buildings, Commercial and Education sectors on refurbishment and new build projects.

• Continuous Improvement – Recording project information and buying activities to enable the company to continually improve.
• Communications, feedback of information to database. Provision of cost advice to Internal Staff & Clients.
• Evaluation of tender documents and provision of prices for material purchases. Analysis of project pricing. Preparation of estimates.
• Maintenance of company Plant Register tracking purchases and internal plant & equipment movements.
• Procurement & Contract Administration – Ensuring all materials, plant & equipment is properly ordered with correct paperwork being in place. Assisting accounts department to check and make payments within contractual terms and to maintain a positive cash position on each project. To ensure that each project maximises it's profit. Production of project procurement schedule & programme, schedule of risk & opportunities.
  
  Analysis of tender and breakdown into buying schedules.
• Supply Chain – Negotiation & establishment of Supply Chain Agreements with key suppliers. Maintenance of Supply Chain SLA's and measurement of performance. Dispute avoidance and management.

• Previous Buying experience working for either a main contractor or construction developer
• Must be able to understand project requirements and ensure that these are communicated effectively to suppliers.
• Accuracy and clear presentation is essential.
• A commercial appreciation and ability to 'make money' is essential.
• A knowledge of contract terms & conditions relating to supply and hire.
• Excellent communicator, understands and able to format and present written material, computer literate.

If you are interested in the Buyer opportunity above, then please get in touch