Assistant Buyer/Buyer

Position: Assistant Buyer/Buyer - Construction
Based: Leeds
Client: My client has become a leading specialist in the building envelope, in particular roofing/building. They have a full order book and are expanding around the UK. They are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer/Buyer to work alongside the MD
Role:
* Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings.
* Providing prices for and procuring construction plant and equipment for purchase and hire.
* Identifying potential suppliers and new products.
* Contacting a range of suppliers to obtain quotations and agree delivery times.
* Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well‐organised work schedule.
* Procurement and placing of orders in accordance with procurement schedules and order requests.
* Assessing the reliability of suppliers.
* Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials.
* Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services.
* Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items.
* Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided.
* Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured.
Requirements:
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* IT literate with experience of using costing/ordering software.
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Sound understanding of construction, build and materials.
Personal Qualities:
As an assistant buyer or buyer, you will need to have:
* Negotiation skills
* An aptitude for figures and the ability to manage a budget
* An analytical mind
* The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines
* Able to build good relationships with all kinds of people
* Persuasive
* Willing to make decisions and take responsibility for them
* Well organised, self‐reliant and motivated
Pay dependant on experience - Excellent growth potential
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed