My client is a civil engineering and building contractor based in Manchester. The company operates nationally having successfully completed works across the UK
My client is looking for a Construction Buyer to join their close-knit team that is keen to develop their skills in a profitable company and 'roll up your sleeves' type of environment!
Responsibilities:
- Daily ordering of raw materials from external suppliers
- Organising waste removal from construction sites.
- Updating delivery dates / chasing late orders & expediting raw materials where required
- Monitoring stock levels & liaising with supervisor to replenish stocks
- Working closely with Contracts Managers
- Liaising with Goods In / Purchase Ledger / Suppliers where delivery / invoice discrepancies arise
- Reviewing purchasing agreements with suppliers and maintaining price updates.
- Negotiating with new & existing suppliers
You will require the following skills / experience:
- Previous experience in a buying role
- PC literate with good experience of all Microsoft programmes especially Excel