Our client are a refurbishment contractor based in Orpington, who deliver mixed specification of projects across London.
Duties:
* Manage supplier relationships to ensure highest service levels.
* Negotiate deals with suppliers to keep material costs low.
* Manage supplier lead times to ensure materials are procured in a timely manner.
* Raising accurate PO’s for materials.
* Resolve supply issues and implement solutions to stop re-occurrence.
* Implement changes to supply chain to improve efficiency.
* Monitor supplier performance to ensure levels are meeting company expectations.
* Process and allocate relevant invoices via close working with Contract Managers and Surveyors.
* Organise deliveries in a timely and cost effective manner using our supplier network.
Experience/skills needed:
* A capable and experienced buyer, with a background in procurement, able to demonstrate strong negotiation skills.
* Experience within a construction environment preferred.
* Organised with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Able to work in a fast moving construction environment with frequent priority/demand changes.
* A team player, able to communicate well with all departments, across all levels.
* Ability to prioritise actions.
* Competent MS Office and IT skills.
To find out more about this position as a Buyer in Orpington call Mia of CPR Recruitment
CPR Recruitment are currently on over 500 sites across London & the South East. If this role isn't for you due to location or project type get in touch via the numbers above to find out about our other opportunities within the white collar side of construction
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year