Construction Buyer - temp role

GBP13.85 per hour (GBP27,000 full time equivalent)

The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Buyer, for a well-established, growing construction company specialising in commercial and industrial design and build projects. Based in Oxford, the job will be on a full time, on a temporary basis with the potential of becoming permanent.

Key Duties:
We are seeking a driven buyer who is detail-orientated, the selected individual is to be responsible for purchasing quality products for our business. Key duties will include:

• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials required by the business.

• Build relationships with existing suppliers/subcontractors and negotiate with them for the best terms and prices.

• Develop new relationships expanding the current supply chain.

• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.

• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.

• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely deliveries to various sites.

• Analyse and understand market trends and apply this knowledge to make buying decision.

• Manage stock room, stock levels & report discrepancies to management.

• Ability to travel to various sites across Oxfordshire

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous buyer experience (in construction field) - Preferred but not essential.

• Previous experience/knowledge with construction materials.

• Excellent computer and numerical skills - Previous experience with Microsoft Suite, Sage and Construct preferable.

• Critical thinking & negotiating skills

• Strong communication skills - Written & verbal.

• Strong professional work ethic.

• Good attention to detail

• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to work efficiently.

• A full UK driving license - Preferable, but not essential.

What we offer

• 28 days Holiday per annum.

• Standard working hours - 37.5hrs per week, 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday

• Paid overtime available

• Free onsite parking

Experience:

• Previous Buyer: 1 year (Preferred)

• Sage and Construct: 1 year (Preferred)

• Microsoft Suite: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence:

• UK Driving License (Preferred)