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Experienced Buyer- Residential/Commercial, Refurbishment Job Summary My Clienthas an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis at their office in Middlesbrough. Responsible for the buying/purchasing on a number of smaller projects with a value of £1.0m to £5.0m. As well as new build projects up to a value of £20m They are involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and to develop them into state of the art apartments, offices or student accommodation. They also has a number of 'new-build' schemes in the pipeline. Task& Responsibilities Efficient preparation and submission of tenders/documentation to suppliers. Analysing drawings, bills of materials / quantities and other project documentation to estimate costs. Raising POs for raw materials and component parts Identification and assessment of new vendors Expediting supplier deliveries and negotiating with suppliers to achieve improvement on lead times Working proactively to resolve any supply issues with the overall objective of improving OTIF Negotiating pricing and other terms with suppliers to improve cost base and deliver savings Our ideal candidate will be: Experienced in a Purchasing or Buyer role within the construction sector. Experienced working in a time-critical environment Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills Proficient in the use of Excel together with accounts packages e.g. Sage Our ideal candidate will have: Formal training in a buying (or estimating) role in the building sector Good attitude and proactive Conscientious and responsible Comfortable working in a team-based environment Ethical skills when negotiating