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Buyer - Residential

Henley Chase
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The job involves researching, selecting, and purchasing quality products and materials while negotiating with suppliers for the best pricing.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience in the construction industry and material requirements, with a minimum of 3 years of experience required.
  • The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Projects and other software.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the candidate's qualifications and expertise.
  • Additional responsibilities include managing inventory levels, processing requisitions, and ensuring timely delivery of goods.
  • Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
  • Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
  • Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
  • Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
  • Control PPE stock levels
  • Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
  • Analyse market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
  • Use Microsoft Projects to prepare, update and maintain work programs and order materials in coherence with the build program
  • Read bills, and schedule take offs from site drawings
  • Maintain and update the purchase order log
  • Maintain and update comparison workbooks
  • Add tender codes to purchase orders, purchase order workbook, and invoices

Requirements:

  • Possess a working knowledge of company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • Possess excellent persuasion, negotiation, and judgment skills.
  • Display exceptional management skills.
  • Have working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications.
  • Demonstrate superior presentation skills.
  • Possess strong leadership skills.
  • Have excellent technological knowledge and abilities.
  • Exhibit exceptional mathematical abilities.
  • Relevant experience in construction industry and material requirements.
  • Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Projects).
  • Proficient in appropriate software.
  • Occasional domestic and/or international travel.

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