Our client are a well established privately owned developer and contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Hampshire and Berkshire.
They are seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Material Buyer who will also take on the Customer Care Coordination duties for the business.
This role will involve managing the procurement process for a range of projects, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment, and providing outstanding customer service to their customers. Specialising in residential developments, but with a diverse portfolio including commercial projects, new build extensions, and lodge house refurbishments. They are committed to providing exceptional service to their clients and are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join the team.
**Responsibilities**
Buyer / Scheduler
- Produce schedules from drawings for material and sub-contract orders
- Building relationships with suppliers to develop and sustain a quality supply service.
- Place material orders to achieve build programmes i.e. meet suppliers, agree prices, set up the most commercially viable agreements, place orders (bricklaying materials, carpentry materials, compound / prelim items)
- Dealing with site and supplier queries and issues eg invoice queries from item above
- Liaising with technical to obtain sign off of schedules / designs i.e. lintels / roof trusses
- Liaising with Site Managers to audit materials on site and establish requirements going forward
- Assist Managing Surveyor with Housing Association tenders
- Assist in producing O&M Manuals for Housing Association / Contracting Work
- Liaising with Site Managers to maintain plant i.e. servicing, repairs, LOLER test
- Assist surveyor in costing Purchasers Extras
- Place material & plant orders for other companies within the Group where they don’t have Builders Merchant / plant hire accounts
Customer Care Coordinator
- Produce / update customer care schedule based on e-mails received from homeowners & Housing Associations
- Assist Build Manager / team with arranging the necessary trades and materials to complete customer care defects
- Liaise with the homeowners over access for staff / subcontractors to carry out any works
- E-mail sign off of the defects to the homeowners & Housing Associations and update customer care schedule accordingly
- Sign off and approval of the sub-contract / material invoices for these works
**Skills and Experience**
* Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a purchasing role within the construction industry, specifically within housing schemes.
* Strong understanding of the procurement process and related legal requirements.
* Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and secure the best possible prices.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to finding solutions.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Experience with purchasing software systems is desirable.
**Benefits**
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects.
* Collaborative and supportive working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development.