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Buyer - Construction

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4LH

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a leading construction company in Watford, Hertfordshire, known for high-quality projects and an inclusive work environment.
  • As a Buyer, you will manage the materials purchasing process for up to two sites, reporting to the Senior Buyer.
  • The role requires proven experience as a Buyer in the construction industry, along with strong procurement knowledge and excellent communication skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, along with benefits such as a company car or allowance, a bonus scheme, and private medical cover.
  • Candidates should have a solid background in procurement processes and attention to detail, with a focus on meeting deadlines and resolving issues.

Your new companyJoin a leading company in the construction industry, renowned for delivering high-quality projects and fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.Your new roleAs a Buyer based in Watford, Hertfordshire, you will play a crucial role in managing an efficient materials purchasing process for up to two sites. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, your responsibilities will include:* Preparing all procurement duties and exercises.* Staying updated on new materials in the market.* Scheduling and placing material and plant orders with suppliers.* Attending internal pre-start and team meetings.* Checking drawings for discrepancies and ensuring compliance with material specifications.* Producing material cost schedules and budgets.* Assessing supplier quotations and placing orders.* Reporting material cost increases.* Providing site material accruals monthly.* Compiling quarterly material valuations.* Resolving invoice queries.* Conducting material checks on-site and producing reports.* Raising office and Sales and Marketing orders.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you should have:* Proven experience as a Buyer within the construction industry.* Strong knowledge of procurement processes and material specifications.* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.What you'll get in returnIn return for your expertise and dedication, you will receive:

  • A competitive salary of up to £50,000.
  • Company car or car allowance.
  • Competitive bonus scheme.
  • Private medical cover (single cover).
  • Annual medical health assessment.
  • 26 days' holiday (increasing by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service, up to 29 days).
  • Choice of flexible benefits.
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies

If you are a motivated and experienced construction Buyer looking for a new challenge in the construction industry, apply now to join the team in Watford, Hertfordshire.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.