Buyer

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join a well known, NationalM&E Contractor. Due to continued growth, this is a newly created role, which will strengthen the team and ensure the Procurement department are able support the business in a time of growth, to deliver their business objectives whilst at the same time developing a sustainable strategy.

About This Role

Job title:M&E Buyer

Duties & Responsibilities:As the M&E Buyer your duties and responsibilities will include butnot be limited to:

• Procure materials, goods, and services from a variety of Mechanical and Electrical suppliers
• To provide general support and administrative assistance in procurement activities
• Register and clear invoices for Purchase Ledger
• Source materials and negotiate best price with Suppliers
• Input orders onto IT system
• Expedite goods and materials
• Updating of materials database and discount database
• Promote efficient and professional impression of the business externally
• Match and clear invoices
• To update the IT system for all new suppliers and subcontractors
• Keep good record of purchases
• Cascade all new projects effectively to our supply chain partners
• Update database with pricing and discounts
• Where required manage meetings with company approved suppliers
• Send supplier pre qualifications to new suppliers
• Expedite documentation, invoices and information from the Supply Chain
• Expedite and chase overdue materials
• Input accurate orders into company systems
• Control documentation for supplier contracts
• When required, assist estimating to receive quotations on time
• Communicate and liaise with site to establish best buying practices