Buyer

Welwyn Garden City

permanent

Competitive Salary

THE COMPANY

An international leading access provider, with operations in UK, Ireland and UAE. Brogan Group focus on career development and promotion – people are the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career not just a job, you are in the right place!

THE ROLE

Due to our continuous expansion we are currently recruiting a Buyer to work at our Head Office based in Welwyn Garden City.

BENEFITS

Modern office with pool table, Gym, TV, collaboration pods, free coffee machine and parking
Amazing opportunities for career progression
Recognition reward and Team bonding days
Training: In-house seminars and workshops
Social and Collaborative environment
Client entertainment and charity events
Flat management system and autonomous environment
Positive company culture and Diversity
Team orientated company who hire culture fit first rather than the skills only

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Setting up and monitoring all documentation for buying
Procurement functions including procuring materials, conducting bids, supplier negotiation and processing orders
Identifying potential new suppliers
Monitoring supply chain and upgrading suppliers to preferred status when necessary
Ensure savings, rebates and compliance are achieved in line with project strategy
Negotiating prices and terms with suppliers
Liaising with relevant departments for stock levels and supplies
Obtaining quotations from existing approved suppliers
Research and develop new product sourcing options as necessary
Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications
Communicate regularly with management keeping them abreast with products, prices, deliveries
Communicating any issues with materials
Ensuring parts and materials are meeting deadlines and quality standards
General administration duties related to orders, deliveries and payment of supplies

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Buying / Procurement experience within the construction industry desired but not essential
Understanding of building materials, their uses and how they are sold is desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Word etc
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise your workload
Confident, Self-motivated & Enthusiastic
Flexible & adaptable. Ability to work both alone and as part of a team