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    Buyer - Slough, United Kingdom - CCO Group

    CCO Group
    CCO Group Slough, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    About the jobWe are looking for a materials buyer to join it's expanding business.

    As a materials buyer you will be sourcing all types of materials for a variety of schemes from Groundworks, RC Frame Apartments schemes to Rail and Aviation schemes.

    You will be mainly working to agreed terms with building suppliers, but there will be times when you need to source new materials from different suppliers.

    For this role you will need to have experience of working as a buyer within the construction industry or Builders Merchant Industry, and be able to analyse quotes to agree the best price for the materials.

    You must be able to place the orders in a timely manner to ensure there are no delays to the construction programmes.


    • 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
    • Responsible for ensuring materials meet required specification
    • 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 suppliersPerson 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

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