Must drive there is no train station in this area it is very rural several miles from Steyning, the role will suit someone with some purchasing experience and some construction industry experience looking to move into a Buyer roleJob PurposeThe role of Buyer involves obtaining competitive quotations for construction materials, plant & services. Reporting to the Procurement Manager regarding all aspects of scheduling, managing supplier performance, raising purchase orders, producing cost analysis & expediting deliveries.ResponsibilitiesMaintain supplier performance records & approved supplier list.Assist QHSE with supplier auditsEnsure only suppliers with commercial trading terms are utilised, when time constraints allow.Maintain regular communication with all internal departments, in particular Contracts & Estimating.Send material enquiries included in project plans, specifications and drawings to a range of potential suppliers, collate & analyse quotes for contracts & tenders.Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items.Place orders for materials, services, plant & equipment from procurement schedules.Extract global material order requirements from tender informationAssist the Senior Buyer with cost analysis, reporting & scheduling.Arrange transfer of material/plant between sites/head office when necessary.Maximise efficiencies & drive out costs.Provide cover for the Senior Buyer when they are absent.Consolidate purchases to achieve economic benefit.Provide market competitive procurement solutions for the Company which demonstrate best overall value for moneyDistributing copy orders & information to sites & others.Assist in the training and development of team members, including apprentices.Competencies required in this roleProfessional&TechnicalExpertiseLevel2/3Supports growth&BusinessDevelopmentLevel2DevelopsourPeopleLevel2CommunicationandCollaborationLevel2/3PersonalEffectivenessLevel2ResultsFocusLevel2/3Required qualifications, skills, experienceSkills & KnowledgeTime managementMaterial specificationsData analysis and reportingCompliance with QHSE legislationUnderstanding of the certified management systems ISO 9001 -2015, ISO 14001- 2015 & ISO 45001, - 2018Understanding of FSC&PEFC chain of custody management systems.ExperienceProven experience of Purchasing, preferably within the construction industry.Technology skillsIT Microsoft Office skills - EVision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ProcoreTrainingFull driving license or suitable travel arrangementsSustainability awareness (desirable)QualificationsGCSEsPurchasing qualification (desirableBenefits:25 Days holiday + BHPension up to 10% matchPrivate healthcare and PhoneAnnual discretionary bonusJBRP1_UKTJ