Buying Manager

Buying Manager – Construction – Roofing / Cladding projects

The Company

My client are a specialist contractor delivering high-quality external envelope solutions, including façade systems, roofing, structural framing and cladding packages, across a diverse range of construction projects.

The Role – Buying Manager

My client are looking for an experienced Buying / Procurement Manager, with previous experience managing a team.

You will be commercially aware and a proficient negotiator. Ensuring that all materials are purchased at the best price and are delivered on time so that projects continue without interruption.

You will be responsible for Managing a team of 3 Buyers, across Cladding and Roofing projects.

The daily duties include:

• Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment

• Ensuring purchases offer best value

• Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spread sheets.

• Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries

• Arranging the return of non-conforming products

• Maintaining and developing the supply chain to the companies ISO standards

• Processing of purchase ledger records

*Roofing, cladding and construction experience preferred but not essential.

Essentials:

* Previous experience managing a buying team.

* A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle ( the office is not accessible by public transport, so this is a non-negotiable requirement)

Buying Manager – Construction – Roofing / Cladding projects