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Buyer

£28,000 - £35,000

Gloucester 

Monday to Friday - Flexible 

About the Role:

My client is seeking a highly organised and motivated Buyer to join their small, friendly team in Gloucester. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth and efficient procurement of materials, plant, and labour for their roofing and cladding contracts. Working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement:

Source and purchase all necessary materials, plant, and labour for ongoing projects, ensuring adherence to budget.

Coordinate and chase deliveries and site call-offs for the contracts team.

Negotiate competitive prices and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Assist Estimators with tender pricing.

Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier information using a procurement system.

Invoice Processing:

Review and approve invoices related to purchasing activities.

Ensure correct coding and timely processing of invoices.

Liaise with accounts payable to resolve any discrepancies.

Operations & Maintenance Manuals:

Produce comprehensive operations and maintenance manuals for completed projects.

Ensure manuals are accurate, up-to-date, and comply with industry standards.

System Management:

Utilise system for procurement, inventory management, and monthly reporting.

Maintain accurate data within the system and generate reports as required.

Supplier Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.

Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers to expand our supply chain.

Communication & Administration:

Respond to inquiries from suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders via phone and email.

Perform general administrative tasks related to procurement and project support.

Qualifications & Skills:

Proven experience as a Buyer, preferably within the construction or building materials industry.

Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Eque2 is a plus.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits:

Salary: £28,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays (accrued from your first day of employment).

Group Life Insurance: Life insurance cover provided from your first day of employment.

Company Pension Scheme.

Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plan, including access to private healthcare facilities and specialists (available after successful completion of probation).

Cash Plan: Access to a cash plan that provides financial support for everyday healthcare expenses, such as dental check-ups, optical care, and physiotherapy (available after successful completion of probation).

Additional Perks:

On-site parking.

Social events.

Training and development opportunities.

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