Construction Buyer required in Colchester

Construction Buyer required in EssexGVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor, based in Essex, who are in the market for a for a Buyer to join their team. They work within the Healthcare, Residential, Listed buildings, Commercial and Education sectors on refurbishment and new build projects.Buyer duties/responsibilities:Continuous Improvement – Recording project information and buying activities to enable the company to continually improve.Business Development (Prospecting & Finding Work) – Identification of opportunities and leads, maintenance of relationships with key consultants and suppliers, external communications, feedback of information to database. Provision of cost advice to Internal Staff & Clients.Estimating (Winning Work) – Evaluation of tender documents and provision of prices for material purchases. Analysis of project pricing. Preparation of estimates.Risk Management – Maintenance of company Plant Register tracking purchases and internal plant & equipment movements.Health, Safety & Environmental – Positive promotion of safe working, compliance with company procedures, development of procedures.QMS – Compliance with company procedures, assistance with the development of procedures.Training & Staff Development – Assistance with training of contracts staff.Procurement & Contract Administration – Ensuring all materials, plant & equipment is properly ordered with correct paperwork being in place. Assisting accounts department to check and make payments within contractual terms and to maintain a positive cash position on each project. To ensure that each project maximises it’s profit. Production of project procurement schedule & programme, schedule of risk & opportunities. Analysis of tender and breakdown into buying schedules.Supply Chain – Negotiation & establishment of Supply Chain Agreements with key suppliers. Maintenance of Supply Chain SLA’s and measurement of performance. Dispute avoidance and management.Requirements for the Buyer position:Able to plan projects in detail and prioritise workloads.Able to read drawings and understand construction information and technical solutions in detail. A detailed knowledge of all types of construction techniques and contracts are required. Able to research from all material available.Must be proficient in ‘Taking Off’ and Measuring from specifications and drawings and/or site visits and producing pricing schedules of quantities.Must be able to understand project requirements and ensure that these are communicated effectively to suppliers.Accuracy and clear presentation is essential.A commercial appreciation and ability to ‘make money’ is essential.A knowledge of contract terms & conditions relating to supply and hire.Excellent communicator, understands and able to format and present written material, computer literate.If you are interested in the Buyer opportunity above, then please get in touch.

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