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Buying Administrator/Buyer

Unity Recruitment

Castle Point

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Buying Administrator/Buyer to oversee procurement for roofing and cladding projects. This role demands strong negotiation skills and the ability to ensure timely and budget-friendly deliveries. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers and the design team, optimizing pricing and maintaining supplier relationships. If you have a knack for inventory management and a keen commercial awareness, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a growing sector. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on their operations.

Erfahrung in der Beschaffung und im Einkaufsmanagement ist entscheidend.
Fähigkeit, mehrere Projekte zu planen und die Arbeitslast zu priorisieren.

Einkauf und Planung von Produkten, Materialien und Ausrüstung.
Überwachung und Berichterstattung über Preiserhöhungen und Bestellungen.

Verhandlungsgeschick

Einkaufsmanagement

Inventarverwaltung

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Kommerzielle Bewusstheit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

E-Mail-Programme

Type: Permanent

Buying Administrator/Buyer

Our client, a major roofing and cladding contractor, is looking for a Buying Administrator/Buyer who will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services according to the company's needs and demands for their roofing and cladding requirements.

The successful candidate will need to have a strong ability to negotiate competitive prices and ensure on-time and budget delivery is met. Experience in procurement and inventory management is key in this role.

Strong knowledge of computer programs for word processing, emails, and spreadsheets is essential.

The daily duties include:

Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment
Working in close collaboration with project managers, design team, and procurement manager
Ensuring purchases offer best value
Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spreadsheets
Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries
Arranging the return of non-conforming products
Maintaining and developing the supply chain
Processing of purchase ledger records

Key skills and competencies:

Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise pricing and commercial terms
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 (training will be given)
Ability to implement and manage sound business processes and procedures

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send over your CV and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment.
If you know anyone interested, please send over for a referral fee.