Senior Buyer – Groundworks Contractor – East Mids - £55k plus package

I am currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with one of the UK’s leading Groundworks Contractors in the East Midlands. Due to recent expansion they are now recruiting a Senior Buyer to expand their buying function.

The business is well respected within the industry having been established over 40 years ago and boast a £60 million turnover, employing over 50 members of staff.

Role:

• Ensuring that the materials required for projects are provided to schedule and according to projected budgets.
• You will play a vital part in helping ensure profitability of contracts and ensure the most cost effective and appropriate materials are purchased.
• Manage and co-ordinate materials procurement within the designated areas, frameworks and supply agreements.
• 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.
• Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials.
• Ensuring all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.
• Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms with suppliers.
• Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items.
• Assess and advise on commercial risk.
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports in order to maximise efficiency within the business.

Candidate Criteria:

• Working for a residential groundwork’s contractor subcontract buying and plant hire
• Purchase materials for sites daily in a very busy environment.
• Take anywhere between one hundred and one hundred and fifty calls per day, each one being an order to place or a delivery to chase.
• Look for better buying rates and sort credits for inadequate materials or late deliveries.

Remuneration:

• Circa £55,000 annual (dependent on experience)
• Benefits package

If interested contact Jack O'Hagan at Kenton Black on 07491 477808

Job Title:	Senior Buyer - £55k plus package
Contract Type:	Permanent
Location:	Leicester
Industry:	Groundworks
Salary:	£55000 per annum, Benefits: • Circa £55,000 annual (dependent on experience) • Benefits package
Start Date:	2019-07-30
REF:	JOH.30SB
Contact Name:	Jack O'Hagan
Contact Email:	christine.hinks@kentonblack.com
Job Published:	about 1 year ago

Senior Buyer - £55k plus package