Buyer

Bolton, North-West

Commercial Fit-out in Construction

£35,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on experience)

Formed in 2010, this is a leading fit out and refurbishment national contractor with offices in Bolton,Chesterfield and Hemel Hempstead. They deliver the complete construction solution through five dedicated business divisions: Fit out and Refurb, Electrical Works, Passive Fire Works, Social Housing refurbishment works and PAS 2030 works.

The Role

As a Buyer, you'll play a pivotal role in the procurement process to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services necessary for fit-out projects. You'll collaborate closely with Site Managers, suppliers and other stakeholders to source high-quality materials while maximising value and maintaining project schedules.

The role will entail working with the estimating team and the divisional leads to establish quantities/products and best prices. Obtaining material data sheets and building a library for O&M manuals would also be required.

Responsibilities:

• • Undertake the ordering of materials in accordance with relevant specifications and drawings applicable to the individual projects.
  • Undertake the ordering of plant/machinery hire or purchase in accordance with the requirements of the individual projects.
  • Liaise with Material & plant suppliers in a professional, courteous & consistent manner.
  • Ensure the company system for undertaking & recording material & plant orders are adhered too at all times.
  • Assist in the implementation & development of any new management systems that the company may introduce, that will fundamentally affect the role of the buyer.
  • Monitor the performance of company suppliers and advise senior management of any misdemeanours or poor performance encountered.
  • Always endeavour to secure the best deals available to the company. You should you a professional judgement based on cost, time, performance & attitude.
  • Manage the logistical elements of the Company delivery vehicle to ensure collections and/or deliveries are effectively carried out.
  • Assist the estimating department when tendering new contracts.
  • Maintain the Hilti asset management software.