Buyer

Buyer

£28,000 - £35,000

Gloucester 

Monday to Friday - Flexible 

About the Role:

My client is seeking a highly organised and motivated Buyer to join their small, friendly team in Gloucester. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth and efficient procurement of materials, plant, and labour for their roofing and cladding contracts. Working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement:

  • Source and purchase all necessary materials, plant, and labour for ongoing projects, ensuring adherence to budget.
  • Coordinate and chase deliveries and site call-offs for the contracts team.
  • Negotiate competitive prices and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Assist Estimators with tender pricing.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier information using a procurement system.

• Invoice Processing:

  • Review and approve invoices related to purchasing activities.
  • Ensure correct coding and timely processing of invoices.
  • Liaise with accounts payable to resolve any discrepancies.

• Operations & Maintenance Manuals:

  • Produce comprehensive operations and maintenance manuals for completed projects.
  • Ensure manuals are accurate, up-to-date, and comply with industry standards.

• System Management:

  • Utilise system for procurement, inventory management, and monthly reporting.
  • Maintain accurate data within the system and generate reports as required.

• Supplier Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
  • Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers to expand our supply chain.

• Communication & Administration:

  • Respond to inquiries from suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders via phone and email.
  • Perform general administrative tasks related to procurement and project support.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Buyer, preferably within the construction or building materials industry.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Eque2 is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits:

• Salary: £28,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays (accrued from your first day of employment).
• Group Life Insurance: Life insurance cover provided from your first day of employment.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plan, including access to private healthcare facilities and specialists (available after successful completion of probation).
• Cash Plan: Access to a cash plan that provides financial support for everyday healthcare expenses, such as dental check-ups, optical care, and physiotherapy (available after successful completion of probation).

Additional Perks:

• On-site parking.
• Social events.
• Training and development opportunities.

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