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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