Construction Buyer

CSR are recruiting for a Construction Buyer on behalf of a Top building contractor who operate across the commercial, residential, educational, retail and leisure sectors in the UK and Ireland.

Our client is an established, multi-award winning contractor with a fantastic reputation in the industry.

They are currently seeking an experienced Buyer to manage Procurement (materials, workshop, live projects) across the business.

About the Role:

·          Set up suppliers and agree rates to maximise commercial buying efficiencies

·          Producing monthly / project end budgetary control reports on all materials purchased for each site - Tender Budget vs Actual

·          Procuring and hiring plant required on site including cabins, forklifts, fencing, cranes and transport etc.

·          Analysing plant hire duration vs plant purchasing - cost / value benefit

·          Control all NVC owned plant and manage weekly plant movement report

·          Resolve disputes between suppliers and the company

·          Resolve account queries with suppliers that the accounts department have failed to resolve through normal procedures

·          Procuring PPE, stationary etc.

·          Report on procurement to MD monthly

·          Required to (where needed) to take off material quantities from drawings and produce schedule of rates from which to procure

·          Assist the Estimating department with obtaining pre tender quotations and resolving material specification issues

 The Candidate:

·          Knowledge of current pricing levels

·          Sound knowledge of construction techniques, building standards, environmental and disability standards

·          Good negotiating skills

·          Good communication skills

·          Sound knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

·          Computer literacy and numeracy skills

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Jonathan Derby at CSR on 015267469. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

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Job Details

  • Consultant: Jonathan Derby Consultant
  • Telephone: 028 9262 7488
  • Job Reference: CSR006420
  • Location: Dublin
  • Job Type: Permanent - Full-Time
  • Salary: Negotiable
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