Construction Buyer

Job Profile for Construction Buyer - SW270174
Our client, a well-respected, Regional Housebuilder, based in the Gloucester area, are seeking a Construction Buyer to join them due to a long-term member of staff retiring shortly. The Construction Buyer will be responsible for procuring a range of materials from groundworks through to finishing. This is an excellent opportunity to join a regional developer with an invaluable reputation, that has been operating for over 30 years and are forecasting circa 300 units next year.
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
Construction Buyer Position Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £50k - £70k DOE (guide only)
* Bonus scheme
* Company Car OR Car Allowance
* 25 holidays per year which increase by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days plus Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance scheme
Construction Buyer Position Overview
* Taking off and scheduling materials from drawings and specifications.
* Sending supplier tender enquiries and analysing them on receipt.
* Creating purchase orders using COINS software.
* Manage and update materials price database.
* Assisting sites with day-to-day plant and materials requirements.
* Dealing with site or supplier delivery / invoice queries.
* Check and authorise supplier invoices.
Construction Buyer Position Requirements
* Prior experience as a Construction Buyer ideally with a Housebuilder but Contractor candidate will be considered
* Based in the Gloucester area
* Must have a full knowledge of materials from Groundworks through to completion
* Skilled in COINS & Excel
* Open to candidates from mid to senior level