Buyer

Job Title: BuyerLocation: Westerham, Kent Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmBenefits: Company pension, 28 days holiday including bank holidays.

Overview:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-oriented MaterialsBuyer to join a dynamic and fast-paced construction environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in procurement within the construction or related industries, who thrives on cost control, quality assurance, and supplier relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement & Sourcing: Responsible for sourcing and procuring materials, equipment, and services required for ongoing construction projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Purchase Order Management: Create and maintain accurate purchase orders, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines.
• Cost Analysis & Budget Control: Monitor market trends and pricing to optimise purchasing strategies and ensure alignment with project budgets, working closely with the commercial team.
• Project Collaboration: Liaise with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to understand material requirements, ensure on-time delivery, and anticipate any procurement-related challenges.
• Quality Control: Verify that all procured materials meet quality standards and project specifications, collaborating with relevant stakeholders throughout the procurement process.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors. Negotiate terms such as pricing, delivery, payment conditions, and warranties to ensure the best value.
• Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to ensure availability of high-quality products while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with relevant company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly review procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvement in cost savings, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency.
• Other Duties: Undertake any additional tasks reasonably required within the scope of the role.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a purchasing/procurement role within the construction or related sectors.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
• Confident in liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience using procurement or ERP software is advantageous.

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