Construction Buyer

Construction Buyer

£35,000 - £45,000

Barnsley, UK

Full Time, Monday - Friday, Office Based

Approach Personnel are proud to be working with a reputable construction and civil engineering contractor who are seeking a Buyer to join them in their Barnsley office, helping with the purchasing and resources.

The company is a small, close-knit business with a friendly team and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, so this role would be perfect for someone who is experienced in buying with a construction background.

Day to Day:

* Identifying new supply chain opportunities and interviewing potential new suppliers

* Procuring and collating quotations and information in line with project budgets and quality standards from potential new suppliers

* Authorising plant and tool hire from approved suppliers

* Authorising materials purchases with approved suppliers

* Actioning site requests for materials upon approval

* Liaising with the site team and commercial team to ensure all orders are in line with budgets and costing

* Ensuring materials are in line with quality and health and safety standards

* Reporting damages or delays to orders and pursuing compensation

* Resolving disputed invoices or accounts

* Managing the traceability of materials, hired tools and hired plant across sites

About You:

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within construction or merchant businesses

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

* A relevant qualification in procurement or purchasing is beneficial but not required

* Reliable, with a friendly demeanor

Package and Role Specifics:

* £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

* Annual Bonus

* Company Pension

* Annual Leave Allowance

* On-site Parking

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Approach Personnel Ltd that is operating as an employment business. We recruit temporary to permanent labour surrounding the UK. If this job isn't suited to your specifications, please try us on (phone number removed) to leave your details, we will then contact you when a job arises which best suits your skills.

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