Buyer (Castledawson) (30-40k)

Job Description

VANRATH have partnered with leader in the building service industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any buying experienced individual to join a longstanding company that offers many routes for progression.

Salary


£Competitive package (depending on experience) plus a fantastic benefits package.


Responsibilities

Pre-contract

  • Assist Estimating with supplier quotes for bids
  • Negotiate and procure materials for cost, quality, and delivery goals
  • Issue subcontractor contracts and orders

Post Contract

  • Create procurement schedules aligned with Project Teams
  • Ensure materials procurement meets project targets
  • Appoint Subcontractors and negotiate terms
  • Manage supplier lead times for operational efficiency
  • Drive strategic purchasing opportunities
  • Forecast materials usage and budgets
  • Maintain product library

Supply Chain Management

  • Assist with onboarding supply chain partners.
  • Manage supplier price updates and preferred lists
  • Monitor supplier value, rebates, and terms
  • Maintain Supplier and Subcontractor KPI Database

General

  • Maintain procurement records
  • Manage transport and plant resources
  • Oversee stores management and control
  • Resolve invoice queries
  • Provide costing info to Accounts
  • Maintain IMS requirements and policies
  • Other duties as required

General skills and experience required

  • Must have experience in a similar role
  • Experience in the Construction industry is desirable
  • CIPS qualification desirable
  • Good negotiation and influencing skills
  • Strong communication with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships and Excellent time management skills
  • Strong numeracy and analytic ability
  • Self-motivated, energetic and value driven
  • Ability to manage high volume of work in a fast passed environment

Recent Feedback from our candidates:

Some feedback from recent VANRATH candidates-

''I would highly recommend VANRATH who I found to be thoroughly helpful, informative and efficient from first point of contact. Within a week of sending my CV I had interviewed and received an offer for a new role''

''Very pleased with the service provided and extremely appreciative to VANRATH, who I'd highly recommend.''

''VANRATH was very helpful in assisting me in obtaining my new employment post. They made care to stay in touch, inform me of any updates and gave me some excellent interview advice. Thank you for all your assistance; I wouldn't think twice about using VANRATH again. Outstanding service.''