Assistant Buyer/Buyer

Position: Assistant Buyer/Buyer - Construction Based: Leeds Client: My client has become a leading specialist in the building envelope, in particular roofing/building. They have a full order book and are expanding around the UK. They are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer/Buyer to work alongside the MD Role:

• Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings.
• Providing prices for and procuring construction plant and equipment for purchase and hire.
• Identifying potential suppliers and new products.
• Contacting a range of suppliers to obtain quotations and agree delivery times.
• Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well‐organised work schedule.
• Procurement and placing of orders in accordance with procurement schedules and order requests.
• Assessing the reliability of suppliers.
• Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials.
• Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services.
• Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items.
• Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided.
• Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured.

Requirements

• Good communication and organisational skills.
• IT literate with experience of using costing/ordering software.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Sound understanding of construction, build and materials. Personal Qualities: As an assistant buyer or buyer, you will need to have:
• Negotiation skills
• An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget
• An analytical mind
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines
• Able to build good relationships with all kinds of people
• Persuasive
• Willing to make decisions and take responsibility for them
• Well organised, self‐reliant and motivated Pay dependant on experience - Excellent growth potential