At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and negotiate construction materials for exciting projects in London.
- Company: Join a leading procurement company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the construction industry while developing your negotiation skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in sourcing electrical and mechanical materials is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Darcy Brook Procurement & Supply are looking to recruit a Senior Construction Buyer for a leading company based in London.
Experience of sourcing electrical and mechanical for construction projects is highly desirable.
Other construction materials will be considered.
The Role
- Sending RFQ’s to suppliers and generating cost sheets to return to sales
- Overseeing the creation of necessary technical documents and datasheets, working closely with the internal QA team to ensure all documentation submitted is correct.
- Work closely with the sales team to ensure quoted products meet project specification.
- Sourcing & Strategy: Identify and evaluate suppliers for various suppliers
- Obtaining test reports for project specific orders.
- Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times with manufacturers and distributors to maximize cost efficiency without compromising quality.
- Negotiate MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) and costs to ensure the project is profitable.
- Logistics and Order Progressing: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials to sites/warehouses.
- Key Skills
- Analytical Skills: Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse market trends
- Communication: Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to explain technical delays to project managers.
- Organisation: Ability to manage the critical path from enquiry/RFQ to delivery
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable communicating with stakeholders of all levels
- IT Literate. Confident using Microsoft Office programmes
- Strong attention to detail
Senior Construction Buyer in Brixton Hill employer: DarcyBrook
DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply Chain is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in West London that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, all while working with a market-leading business that values proactive and detail-oriented professionals.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Construction Buyer in Brixton Hill
Sourcing Electrical and Mechanical Materials
RFQ Management
Cost Sheet Generation
Technical Documentation Creation
Supplier Evaluation
Negotiation Skills
Market Trend Analysis
