Assistant Buyer​/Buyer

Position:
Assistant Buyer/Buyer - Construction
Based:
Leeds
Client:
My client has become a leading specialist in the building envelope, in particular roofing/building. They have a full order book and are expanding around the UK. They are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer/Buyer to work alongside the MD
Role:
 
* Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings.
 
* Providing prices for and procuring construction plant and equipment for purchase and hire.
 
* Identifying potential suppliers and new products.
 
* Contacting a range of suppliers to obtain quotations and agree delivery times.
 
* Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well‐organised work schedule.
 
* Procurement and placing of orders in accordance with procurement schedules and order requests.
 
* Assessing the reliability of suppliers.
 
* Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials.
 
* Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services.
 
* Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items.
 
* Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided.
 
* Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured.
Requirements:
 
* Good communication and organisational skills.
 
* IT literate with experience of using costing/ordering software.
 
* Previous experience in a similar role.
 
* Sound understanding of construction, build and materials.
Personal Qualities:
As an assistant buyer or buyer, you will need to have:
 
* Negotiation skills
 
* An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget
 
* An analytical mind
 
* The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines
 
* Able to build good relationships with all kinds of people
 
* Persuasive
 
* Willing to make decisions and take responsibility for them
 
* Well organised, self‐reliant and motivated
Pay dependant on experience - Excellent growth potential