Buyer (Prg1244) - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Pettigrew Recruitment Group Ltd

Pettigrew Recruitment Group Ltd

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you a Construction Buyer keen to work for a principal contractor with a strong order book and excellent employer reputation?
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Construction Buyer to join our client's growing commercial team.

Over the last 40 years this Main Contractor have established themselves as a leading brand in their industry specialising in new build, refurbishment, facades, and insurance reinstatement projects across the UK.

This is a core addition to the team, it is a stand alone Buyer role with a huge amount of autonomy and would suit someone keen to develop their career and possibly grow a team as the business continues to expand.

Duties day to day will include:

Placing purchase orders for material and plant.
Obtaining quotes and prices for the contracts department.
Purchasing materials at the best rates, value, and specification compliant.
Ensuring all goods are delivered on the required date.
Working to stringent deadlines.
Liaising with other internal departments to ensure deadlines are achieved.
Issuing out enquiries, analysing and collating quotations.
Advising Surveyors of costs for budgetary and tender purposes.
Approaching, setting up and managing accounts with new suppliers.
Resolution of any invoice queries and disputes.
Issuing tender enquiries for any PSL agreements, review returns and appoint.
Assisting with tender preparation.
Checking purchase invoices and entering onto the system timeously.
Checking of price lists and quotes to passing purchase invoices.
File purchase invoices for payment run.
Liaising with suppliers regarding queried invoices.

Key skills sought for the role include:

Ability to demonstrate relevant experience within the Construction Industry.
Excellent negotiating and buying skills.
Competent with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs.
Mathematical competence.
Excellent communication with internal and external parties.
Experience with Sage 200 and payroll (preferable but not essential).

This business have shown dedication to nurturing a positive environment for their employees and as such have become an employer of choice within the industry.

With a variety of benefits included in their package offered to employees this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Are you interested in finding out more?

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