We are currently working with a leading Kent-based construction company that operates across the South East.Due to substantial growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Buyer to join their team on a full-time, permanently.The Buyer will assist with purchasing for the organisation including processing orders and supply chain management. You will support the Procurement Manager in negotiating the best terms, ensure suppliers have been approved by the company, maintain accurate records of all procurement transactions, monitor spend against job budgets, liaise with project managers regarding materials, quantities, and delivery dates, assist with receipt of deliveries and stock control and build and maintain relationships with suppliers.The ideal candidate will have previous procurement or buying experience ideally within the construction industry (but this is not essential). You will be confident using Outlook and speaking on the phone to suppliers and customers. You will need to be physically fit to bring in deliveries and move stock in the yard where needed. Attention to detail and basic maths is essential.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that can offer ongoing training and development. Salary will be £27,500 to £30,000 depending on experience. Hours are Monday to Friday 8 am - 5 pm.At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...
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KHR Recruitment Specialists
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 14 days
Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England
£40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A leading Kent-based construction company is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their team due to substantial growth.
- The role involves purchasing support, processing orders, and managing the supply chain, while assisting the Procurement Manager in negotiations.
- Candidates should ideally have previous procurement or buying experience, preferably in the construction industry, and must be physically fit for stock handling.
- The position offers a salary range of £27,500 to £30,000 depending on experience, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
- KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy, and applicants are encouraged to ensure their CVs are well-presented before submission.
