Buyer

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Buyer for their Newark based client. This is a full-time permanent role working within the office. Reporting to the Group Procurement Manager the role of the Buyer will be to procure all materials and services required for projects ensuring efficiency and within budget. The salary for this role is up to £35,000. You must have previous Procurement experience within the Construction/ Civil Engineering sector.

Main duties:
- Ensure profitability of contracts by purchasing the most cost-effective and appropriate materials for each job
- Providing price for materials in projects
- Identifying new suppliers and products
- Obtain supplier quotations
- Place purchase orders
- Agree delivery times and keep detailed records
- Dealing effectively any potential challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials
- Ensure health and safety compliance
- Prepare and maintain cost reports
- Negotiate and agree cost effective terms with suppliers

This is a great opportunity to work for a well-established business in Newark that put its employees first.

Skills / Attributes required:
- Knowledge and understanding of construction materials would be desirable, but not essential
- Good communication skills
- Strong maths and budgeting abilities
- Analytical thinking skills
- Negotiation skills.

If you would like further details please get in touch.