Buyer/Procurement Officer

Company and Opportunity:

As a distinguished and acclaimed construction company, our client is expanding their team and is currently seeking a Buyer to manage procurement across the business (materials, stock, live projects).

The role involves overseeing procurement processes, including negotiating supplier rates, generating budget reports, managing plant equipment, resolving disputes, and assisting with material quantity take-offs.

Responsibilities:

• Establish supplier relationships and negotiate rates to optimize commercial purchasing efficiencies.
• Generate monthly or projectend budgetary control reports for all materials purchased for each site, comparing Tender Budget to Actual.
• Procure and hire necessary plant equipment onsite, such as cabins, forklifts, fencing, cranes, and transportation.
• Analyze the duration of plant hire versus purchasing, assessing costvalue benefits.
• Manage all NVCowned plant and produce weekly plant movement reports.
• Resolve disputes between suppliers and the company, as well as account queries unresolved through standard procedures.
• Purchase PPE, stationary, and other necessary items.
• Provide monthly procurement reports to senior management.
• Assist in material quantity takeoffs from drawings and develop schedules of rates for procurement as needed.
• Aid the QS department in obtaining pretender quotations and resolving material specification issues.

Requirements:

• Knowledgeable about current pricing levels.
• Proficient in construction techniques, building standards, environmental, and disability standards.
• Skilled in negotiation and communication.
• Familiar with Health & Safety requirements.
• Computer literate with strong numeracy skills.

Remuneration:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and relevant experience. Salary and overall package will reflect the seniority of this position and your experience, and will be firmed up as the process progresses. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Sesil Dimitrova by email or feel free to text Greg on the phone number in Recruiter details, for further information.