Buyer

GVR Solutions are working with an existing client of ours whospecialisein fully supported hard metal roofing, facades, SFS, Rainscreen cladding systems and flat roofing for all types of projects. This clientare lookingto employ a buyer withroofing or cladding buying experience.

Responsibilites of the Buyer are:

• Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment
• Ensuring purchases offer best value
• Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spread sheets.
• Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries
• Arranging the return of non-conforming products
• Maintaining and developing the supply chain
• Identification of new products
• Processing of purchase ledger records
• Proven track record in best-value procurement ensuring timely on-time delivery in line with project programs and budget
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise pricing and commercial terms
• Review the credentials of potential new suppliers and ensure that suppliers are compliant
• Ability to forward plan for multiple site projects and prioritise workload across long-lead and real time demands
• Identify potential supply problems and solutions
• Takeindividual ownership and collaborateto deliver team and company objectives
• Implement and manage sound business processes and procedures

The Buyer must have/be:

• Excellent interpersonal skills - strong relationship builder and communicator.
• Minimum 2 years Purchasing experience in roofing, cladding, or an aligned industry.
• Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management.
• Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets.

If you are interested in the Buyer position then please get in touch today!