Buyer - Construction

Buyer - Construction company - Renfrewshire - 30-35K DOE    CBW have a great new opportunity for an experienced buyer / procurement professional to join a construction team to be responsible for their buying and procurement ranging from sub-contractors and materials.  This is a growing business which presents lots of opportunities. 

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets 
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations 
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities 
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation 
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers 
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities 
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements 
• Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors 
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods 
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules 
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications 
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation 
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance 
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

• Previous experience within buying / procurement 
• Construction experience 
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical ability
• Good communication skills