Materials Buyer - Assistant

Argee LTD

Job Description

Materials Buyer. Additional work and a growing order book means that this local developer builder requires a second buyer to assist the Chief Buyer. With the recent award of additional Housing Association new build contracts this successful company requires an additional Materials Buyer to assist in the annual turnover of some 200 properties.

The initial projects vary from 15 to 65 units and an understanding of negotiating on prices and sourcing competitive suppliers to supply materials on new residential blocks including cladding, new windows, kitchens and bathrooms and M & E Services would be advantageous. With a rolling rotation some of the contracts are just about to start, others are underway, whilst there are a number of starts on site confirmed for late summer / early autumn.

Head Office Based:
* Applicants will be required to visit site from time to time
* Minimum of 3 years buying / purchasing
* Relevant Purchasing qualification advantageous but not essential
* Clean Smart Appearance
* Long Term Team Player
* Computer Literate with a Sound Knowledge of Excel

Benefit Package:
* Car Allowance plus fuel card
* Salary by negotiation depending upon age and experience

The suitable applicant will preferably live in South London and ideally must have experience working on new build Housing Association projects, be enthusiastic and commercially aware.

The role will be Head Office based and reporting to the Senior Buyer, but you may also be required to work from the client’s site offices from time to time. The successful person must be a good communicator, enjoy working within a team environment and will be fully involved in a variety of commercial aspects of the project.

The company is an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to training and development of staff. Only candidates who are legally permitted to live and work in the UK will be considered