Purchaser

Position: Buyer / Purchaser

Location: Co Donegal

Salary: €55K - €65K DOE + package

Our client a large scale contractor has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Buyer or Purchasing Manager to be based in their Donegal Office.

Job Profile/Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• The core responsibilities in this role will be to prepare accurate quantities and material schedules, competitively sourcing and co-ordinating the supply of plant and materials required for projects;
• Reporting to the Construction Director, you will manage pricing and trading agreements and quotations, ensuring stakeholders deliver on time, meeting tight deadlines. Forecasting costs and estimates on a monthly basis along with regular cost reviews with the wider construction team will be essential in this role to work effectively;
• As a Buyer you will provide feedback and guidance on cost and buildability of products to the construction team.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with suppliers and building strong robust, long term relationships;
• Produce, understand and maintain procurement schedules, raising Purchase Orders;
• Support the site teams by ensuring materials are provided to the specification and programme for the project and contingencies in place where over runs occur;
• Reporting monthly on costs, overruns, & predicted increases;
• Being proactive with suppliers, subcontractors on price increases, material availability, delivery logistics, etc.

What we are looking for:

• Experienced buyer with some construction experience / Joinery background / Civils background would be advantageous;
• Knowledge and experience Republic of Ireland and mainland UK construction suppliers market;
• Utilisation of online market for competitive prices;
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines whilst being well organised, resilient and motivated;
• Excellent, communication, relationship building and negotiation skills;
• Excellent budget control and cost analysis skills;
• Thrives working in a fast paced environment;
• Excellent time management skills, working to tight deadlines;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and IT skills;
• Strong communication skills;
• Team player;
• Mechanical and electrical experience advantageous but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a polished individual to join ambitious player in the Irish Market.

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