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Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
Job Advert: Buyer - Residential Groundworks Company (South Birmingham)
Position: Buyer Location: South Birmingham Company: Residential Groundworks
Are you an experienced Buyer looking for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic residential groundworks company? We are seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team in South Birmingham.
About the Role: As a Buyer, you will play a key role in procuring materials for building projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices, and liaise with on-site teams to source high-quality, cost-effective materials.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate prices, and place orders.
Source cost-effective, high-quality materials for on-site teams.
Compile weekly order sheets into smaller orders for efficiency and better pricing.
Contact suppliers for pricing/quotations and negotiate the best costs.
Place daily material orders and send reminders to site teams.
Provide up-to-date ETAs to site teams, chase outstanding orders, and amend as needed.
Ensure correct items are delivered to site on time.
Arrange collections and transport for site materials, including muckaways, haulage, tarmac, concrete, road sweepers, and skips.
Handle invoice inquiries and update systems with order details.
Train junior buyers and buyer admin assistants.
Answer incoming phone calls, including reception overflow.
What We're Looking For:
Previous experience in a similar role within residential groundworks or civil engineering environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Adobe, and Outlook.
Self-motivated, methodical, and organized with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work to deadlines with high accuracy and care.
Strong multitasking and communication skills (email and phone).
Confidence in negotiation and a team player attitude.
How to Apply: If you have the required experience and skills, particularly in residential groundworks or civil engineering, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter to [insert email address].
Join us and be part of a team that builds the future!
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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