Construction Buyer

GPW Recruitment are seeking an experienced Buyer, with a strong background in the Construction sector, on a permanent basis.

This is a very exciting opportunity, to join a well established family business with over 30 years prescence in the industry.

Working as an essential part of a friendly, experienced team, you will work closely with contract manager and suppliers undertaking general purchasing duties within the construction industry.

Duties will include:

• Daily ordering of raw materials from external suppliers


• Ordering and reviewing of plant hire tools and equipment to ensure minimum hire costs whilst maintaining reports.


• Updating delivery dates / chasing late orders & expediting raw materials where required


• Monitoring stock levels & liaising with supervisor to replenish stocks


• Working closely with Contracts Managers, Goods In & Production to ensure business requirements are met including stock availability issues


• Liaising with Goods In / Purchase Ledger / Suppliers where delivery / invoice discrepancies arise


• Reviewing purchasing agreements with suppliers and maintaining price updates.


• Sourcing new raw materials suppliers and services.


• Requesting samples & technical information from potential new suppliers for future projects.


• Negotiating with new & existing suppliers

Our client are specifically seeking somebody with experience in the construction sector.