Site Buyer

Department

Site Operations

Reporting to:

Operations Manager

Location

London

Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs)

Scope of Role                                        

Key Responsibilities

·         Adhere to the supply chain requirements set out for the project and order in accordance with the technical requirements outlined.

·         Oversee the delivery of the material to site in a clear and professional manner by ensuring all items are available when required on site.

·         Ensure all supplier invoices are cleared for payment on a timely manner to maintain the high-level of positive supplier relations expected by the company.

·         Perform daily, weekly and monthly checks to ensure all paperwork is up to date, so efficiency remains at the expected high level.

·         Order in accordance with the supply chain agreements currently in place for the project.

·         Have full commercial awareness of the project, ensure purchases are made within the budgetary targets set out and any potential overspends are quickly coordinated with the commercial team and resolved.

·         Obtain the best buying for material outside of the pre-agreed supply chain contracts, staying within budgetary targets with direction from Procurement Manager/Team.

·         Coordinate with on-site operations and take-off team to ensure material take-offs are accurate and match the technical and budgetary requirements for the project.

·         Coordinate with on-site operations and logistics to oversee the delivery of the material to site in a clear and professional manner by ensuring all items are available when required.

·         Coordinate with site logistics and stores to ensure material stock levels are adequate for the installation rate of the project and excess stock / material that will not be used is quickly identified and removed from site.

·         Ensure all supplier invoices are cleared for payment in a timely manner to maintain the high-level of positive supplier relations expected by the company.

·         Build, manage & maintain relationships with clients, contractors, other construction professionals, suppliers, and site staff.

·         Report to Operations Manager periodically, both informally and via pre-arranged reviews to add support to your role.

Person Specification

2nd Level education with strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills Desirable

3rd level Education with strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

Interest in pursuing construction or business qualification

Experience & Knowledge

2+ years’ experience in a similar role preferably in a construction environment

Knowledge of M&E material rates

Extensive and demonstrable experience of the material orders

Abilities & Skills

Proven record of delivering on-time quality work with minimal supervision

Organized and structured approach to your work

Enthusiastic adopter/user of IT systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel

Excellent negotiating skills

Analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills with good communication abilities

Ability to work under pressure and cope with a varied portfolio of work, progressing with reduced supervision