Buyer
Job type: Perm
Town/City: Cumbernauld
Location: Glasgow & West
Salary/Rate: Up to £38 000 plus car / car allowance, pension and healthcare
Sector: Civil Engineering
Job ref: VR/6754
Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for Buyer to work for a highly successful national civil engineering contractor based in the North of Glasgow.
The successful candidate will assist with the procurement of materials and plant for all operational activities that will ensure best value is achieved where possible. Your duties as Buyer will include:
- Liaising with the Estimating Team to provide prices for materials associated with a particular tender or project.
- Obtaining prices for materials, and the subsequent purchasing of materials for secured contracts.
- Using COINS ERP finance system for the administration, collating of information and reporting of all materials purchasing.
- Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well organised work schedule.
- Liaising with sites to assist with the resolution of supply issues as and when required
- Monitoring the supply market to identify potential new suppliers and products and meeting with suppliers to understand their products.
- Establishing performance led, long term supplier relationships focusing on value for money, service & product quality and continuous improvement to drive competitive advantage of the company.
Applications for the role of Buyer are welcome from candidates with:
- Experience as an Assistant Buyer or Buyer working for a Civil Engineering or Construction Company
- Previous experience using COINS or other finance systems
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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