Buyer - Maidstone, United Kingdom - Recco LLP

Recco LLP

Verified Company

Maidstone, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Our Client:

The company was established in 1996 and quickly established a reputation for the successful delivery of complex projects within the health and education sectors.

The company now has an extensive client base and have a solid culture of teamwork which enables them to build long term relationships with clients and their professional teams.

With a turnover of £50m and plans for continued, managed growth they offer a fantastic environment / culture with excellent opportunities for growth.

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of the role is to negotiate and procure materials ensuring that the most competitive price is always achieved.

The Buyer will arrange the delivery of materials in accordance with the programme and project plans using a call off system.

The role also requires the Buyer to establish a strong relationship with suppliers and come to agreements of yearly price lists.

The Buyer will manage and delegate tasks successfully to others to maximise time and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Ensure price, quality, lead times and traceability throughout the procurement process
Identify and implementing procedures to reduce spend/ achieve cost savings
Evaluation of project plans/drawings
Take off materials required for projects from drawings and specification.
Responsible for ensuring materials meet required specification
Arrange client meetings, including product approval
Manage distribution of materials to projects
Supplier negotiation to ensure most competitive price always achieved
Ongoing budget management
Arrange for delivery of materials in accordance with programme and project plans
Establish strong relationships with site managers and suppliers
Yearly Price list agreements set up with key suppliers

Person Specification:

Excellent communication skills to help negotiations and ensure that expectations are clear
Relationship building and networking skills
Financial and accounting knowledge for calculating margins, gross profit and discounts
An understanding of supply chain management and logistics
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheets
Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control
Personable with a confident manner
Be able to be quick thinking with a flexible attitude to the role

Salary:
£40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits: