Trainee Buyer - Paisley, United Kingdom - Clark Contracts

Description

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Small Works, Retail, Housing, Maintenance and Manufactured Joinery. ?We employ over 220 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Clark Contracts for a Trainee Buyer. This role will begin doing a Modern Apprenticeship in a relevant field of study.

Role & Responsibilities

·Working within the existing buying team servicing the various divisions of the company

·Purchasing of site materials, the hiring of plant and the sourcing of agency labour at competitive commercial rates

·Working with the Estimating and Surveying Departments to advise on budgets and expenditure on contracts

·Sourcing accommodation and arranging travel as and when required

·Assisting to provide monthly reports against budgets on contracts ranging from £50K to £10M

·Continually striving for opportunities to maximise margins and to improve the buying process

·Fully embrace the companies Customers 1st campaign to continually improve the way we deal with our Customers

The Candidate

·Must have an interest in the Construction and Buying sector's

·Must be IT literate and competent in Microsoft packages.

·Must be proactive and self-motivated

·Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

·Must have excellent communication skills

This is a full time, permanent position and it will be based at our head office in Paisley.

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