Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.
We are seeking a Site Buyer based in Bristol to join our growing team.
The successful candidate will manage site purchasing and material coordination, ensuring orders meet the project’s technical, programme and budgetary requirements and that materials are available when needed.
| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Order materials in line with project supply chain agreements and specified technical requirements.
- Coordinate with site operations, take-off, logistics and stores teams to confirm material requirements, stock levels and delivery schedules.
- Oversee material deliveries to site, ensuring all required items are available at the correct time.
- Maintain commercial awareness of the project, keep purchases within agreed budgets and promptly coordinate potential overspends with the commercial team.
- Source competitively priced materials outside existing supply chain agreements, with direction from the Procurement Manager or wider procurement team.
- Monitor material usage and identify excess or surplus stock for prompt removal from site.
- Process and clear supplier invoices promptly to support positive supplier relationships.
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly checks to ensure purchasing records and supporting paperwork remain accurate and up to date.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, construction professionals, suppliers and site teams, and provide regular updates to the Operations Manager.
| QUALIFICATION |
- Second-level education with strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- Third-level education with strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- An interest in pursuing a construction or business qualification.
| EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE |
- At least two years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a construction environment.
- Extensive and demonstrable experience managing material orders.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience purchasing against project budgets and technical requirements.
- Experience coordinating with supply chain, site operations, logistics, stores and commercial teams.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical material rates.
| ABILITIES & SKILLS |
- Proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work on time with minimal supervision.
- Organised and structured approach to managing purchasing activity, records and competing priorities.
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to secure best value while meeting project requirements.
- Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills, supported by clear communication.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a varied workload.
- Confident and enthusiastic use of IT systems, with the ability to work independently and maintain accurate purchasing information.
| COMPANY BENEFITS |
- Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
- 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
- Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Variety of employee discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
- Branded clothing
- Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
- Annual Health Checks
- Awards for long service
- Additional annual leave based on length of service
- Training and development opportunities
Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
If you think you have the expertise and knowledge to fulfill this role.
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