Buyer - Roofing and cladding

Waltham Abbey

Up to £35,000

About

This role will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services according to company need and demands of our Roofing and cladding requirements. Working in close collaboration with our Project Managers, design team and procurement manager, this key role will ensure the procurement and timely delivery of goods and services required by the business. The ability to negotiate competitive prices, commercial terms and ensure on time and budget delivery is essential for this role.

Duties:

* Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment

* Ensuring purchases offer best value

* Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spread sheets.

* Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries

* Arranging the return of non-conforming products

* Maintaining and developing the supply chain

* Identification of new products

* Processing of purchase ledger records

Requirments:

* Proven track record in best-value procurement ensuring timely on-time delivery in line with project programs and budget

* Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise pricing and commercial terms

* Review the credentials of potential new suppliers and ensure that suppliers are compliant

* Ability to forward plan for multiple site projects and prioritise workload across long-lead and real time demands

* Identify potential supply problems and solutions

* Excellent interpersonal skills - strong relationship builder and communicator

* Takes individual ownership and collaborates to deliver team and company objectives

* Ability to undertake take offs would be an advantage

* Ability to implement and manage sound business processes and procedures

Required

* Minimum 2 years Purchasing experience in roofing, cladding, or an aligned industry

* Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management

* Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets