Due to continuing company expansion, our client, a leading Irish Construction Contractor are looking to recruit two Civils/Construction Buyers to work out of their Head Office in Limerick to work on projects all across the UK.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
· Placing material and plant orders from written and verbal requisition requests with approved suppliers
· Negotiating prices with suppliers
· Sourcing materials and plant within the marketplace
· Obtaining quotes from existing approved suppliers
· Expediting orders and chasing outstanding deliveries
· Resolving invoice price and delivery queries with suppliers
· Hiring and off hiring of plant
Essential Experience and Skills
· Ideally 3+ years material buying experience within the construction sector.
· Ideally currently working for an existing similar main contractor. Individuals from a Builders merchant background would be considered.
· UK Market experience is essential.
· Self-motivated, able to work without constant management support.
· Good communication skills, both written and verbal with confident telephone manner.
· Ability to interact with both suppliers and site teams with confidence and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues.
· Good organisation skills and can prioritise between various competing tasks.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please forward an updated full CV to [email protected] or for a discreet discussion call me on 087 448 4950.