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Construction Buyer required in Essex

GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor, based in Essex, who are in the market for a for a Buyer to join their team. They work within the Healthcare, Residential, Listed buildings, Commercial and Education sectors on refurbishment and new build projects.

Buyer duties/responsibilities:

  • Continuous Improvement - Recording project information and buying activities to enable the company to continually improve.

  • communications, feedback of information to database. Provision of cost advice to Internal Staff & Clients.

  • Evaluation of tender documents and provision of prices for material purchases. Analysis of project pricing. Preparation of estimates.

  • Maintenance of company Plant Register tracking purchases and internal plant & equipment movements.

  • Procurement & Contract Administration - Ensuring all materials, plant & equipment is properly ordered with correct paperwork being in place. Assisting accounts department to check and make payments within contractual terms and to maintain a positive cash position on each project. To ensure that each project maximises it’s profit. Production of project procurement schedule & programme, schedule of risk & opportunities. Analysis of tender and breakdown into buying schedules.

  • Supply Chain - Negotiation & establishment of Supply Chain Agreements with key suppliers. Maintenance of Supply Chain SLA’s and measurement of performance. Dispute avoidance and management.

Requirements for the Buyer position:

  • Previous Buying experience working for either a main contractor or construction developer

  • Must be able to understand project requirements and ensure that these are communicated effectively to suppliers.

  • Accuracy and clear presentation is essential.

  • A commercial appreciation and ability to ‘make money’ is essential.

  • A knowledge of contract terms & conditions relating to supply and hire.

  • Excellent communicator, understands and able to format and present written material, computer literate.

If you are interested in the Buyer opportunity above, then please get in touch

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