Buyer - Residential

• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.


• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.


• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.


• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.


• Control PPE stock levels


• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.


• Analyse market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.


• Use Microsoft Projects to prepare, update and maintain work programs and order materials in coherence with the build program


• Read bills, and schedule take offs from site drawings


• Maintain and update the purchase order log


• Maintain and update comparison workbooks


• Add tender codes to purchase orders, purchase order workbook, and invoices

Requirements:

• Possess a working knowledge of company policies and procedures.


• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.


• Possess excellent persuasion, negotiation, and judgment skills.


• Display exceptional management skills.


• Have working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications.


• Demonstrate superior presentation skills.


• Possess strong leadership skills.


• Have excellent technological knowledge and abilities.


• Exhibit exceptional mathematical abilities.


• Relevant experience in construction industry and material requirements.


• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Projects).


• Proficient in appropriate software.


• Occasional domestic and/or international travel.