Buyer

Our client is a professional, family run civil engineering, groundwork's and building contractor who are based in East Dorset. They are in partnership with main contractors, local authorities and private developers throughout the South of England, predominantly in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset.
They are currently looking for an experienced Buyer to join their close knit team and grow with their expanding company.
Responsibilities include:
* Negotiate with suppliers and building strong robust, long term relationships
* Produce, understand and maintain procurement schedules, raising Purchase Orders as and where required
* Support the site teams by ensuring materials are provided to the specification and programme for the project and contingencies in place where over runs occur
* Preparing budgets & reporting monthly on costs, overruns, & predicted increases
* Being proactive with suppliers, subcontractors on price increases, material availability, etc
Essential qualities:
* Experience of working in procurement
* Experience of the construction industry (preferably groundworks)
* MCIPS preferable but not essential
To apply please send your CV or call (phone number removed)