The Company:
We are working with a growing Regional Building Contractor who have successfully delivered new build & refurbishment projects for a varied client base mainly in and around Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
They typically take on industrial, commercial, care and residential projects (apartments and housing) valued up to £15 million.
They secure projects through key public sector Frameworks and via private clients often through negotiation.
The Role:
You will ordinarily be office based but will be required to visit sites, suppliers etc. across the region too. General responsibilities will include the following;
• Research and contact new suppliers initiating business relationships and partnerships
• Negotiate new contracts including rebates
• Have overall control for ordering materials and plant
• Risk management
• Initiate spending controls where required
• Work closely with other departments putting in place and following robust processes and procedures that aid rather than hinder the construction business
You:
They would like to recruit an experienced Buyer who has worked in a similar role within construction.
You will have a good understanding of material and plant prices and ideally a network of contacts to benchmark against.
They have a good supply chain currently and are open to bringing new suppliers on board too.
You'll need to be IT Literate and be able to interpret and analyse data.
You will need a Full UK Driving Licence.
Rewards:
They will pay you a good salary and associated benefits package including car allowance.
You will be working with a successful, growing, cash-rich contractor who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment.
They have excellent relationships with their supply chain (who they pay on time!) and clients.