Assistant Buyer – Facades

Assistant Buyer – Facades

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.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills and having Facades, roofing, or cladding buying experience. Experience and technical skills in construction and procurement, such as the ability to read construction drawings & undertake take-offs would be helpful.

My client are looking for a commercially aware and a proficient negotiator. Ensuring that all materials are purchased at the best price and are delivered on time so that projects continue without interruption. Liaising with preferred and specified suppliers, you will manage the competing demands of long-lead items and real-time demand from our construction sites.

You will have control of Purchase administration and reporting, ensuring that all transactions are completed and recorded correctly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to collaborate with site personnel, design teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients, will be required. You will be self-motivated and comfortable working within a fast-paced, friendly team environment. This role may be suitable for an individual with previous trades experience.

The daily duties include:

• 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 Key skills and competencies
• 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 Facades, 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