Buyer - Newport, United Kingdom - PIVOTAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LIMITED

PIVOTAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LIMITED

Verified Company

Newport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Brief

The Role
The successful individual will report directly to the Managing Director and the General Manager.

You will also work closely with the project team co-ordinating internal resources as well as liaising with external third-party suppliers and contractors forthe flawless execution of projects.

The position will be interesting, varied and challenging, with excellent future prospects aligned with the company growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement of materials, services and subcontractor packages (from steels frames, steel cladding, kitchens, internal finishes, carpentry to M&E services and all other fixtures required to support the delivery of all in house construction projects on timeand within allocated budgets
Negotiate the best rates to ensure all materials and labour are sourced at the best prices
Create procurement schedules in line with construction programmes
Ordering of materials and raising of purchase orders for projects
Prepare competitive tender packages and ensure procure within the budget setout
Identify cost saving opportunities and efficiencies to suggest and ensure business savings
Communicate and liaise with MD, GM & Project Managers to update on procurement progress
Identification of potential new suppliers, products and services at the best prices

Requirements:

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Minimum 3 years buying experience in a similar role within the construction industry
Strong negotiation skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Confident in using MS Office suite (word, excel, PowerPoint & MS Project)
A handson, cando attitude, with ability to work well individually or as part of a team
Strong analytical skills

Preferred experience, but not essential