Buyer (Prg1248) - Livingston, United Kingdom - Pettigrew Recruitment Group Ltd

Pettigrew Recruitment Group Ltd

Verified Company

Livingston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you a an experienced construction Buyer looking for a new challenge?

We are delighted to be bringing this Buyer opportunity to market within the construction industry working for one of the leading names in their sector.

As Buyer, you will play a crucial role in reacting to site requirements by procuring materials and plant resources for construction projects.

You will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing and managing delivery to suit project requirements.

Reporting to a Commercial Manager, responsibilities include:

Source and purchase construction materials and supplies in a timely and cost-effective manner, adhering to quality standards and project requirements.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to secure the best deals and terms.
Implement effective inventory management strategies and conduct regular stock audits.
Analyse material and plant costs to identify costsaving opportunities, propose alternatives and contribute to the development of project budgets.
Collaborate with the project team to prepare budgets for materials and plant resources.
Monitor spending against budgets and provide timely reports on cost variances.
Coordinate with car and van users for service and maintenance.
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with relevant regulations, ethical standards and company policies.

Key skills required for the role:

Proven experience as a Buyer or a similar procurement role preferably within the construction industry.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide cost analysis.
Formal qualifications desirable but not essential.
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV procurement software desirable but not essential.

Schedule: