Commercial Buyer - Construction

Our client specialises in the design, supply and installation of a wide range of Pre-Fabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Ireland.  They are looking to strengthen their team in Glasgow with a commercial buyer who has knowledge of the construction or mechanical and electrical industries.

Benefits

• Full in-house training and career development opportunities.


• Competitive pension scheme.


• Life assurance scheme.


• Health cash plan.


• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.


• Annual flu vaccine


• Free annual health check during working hours.


• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.


• Lavish Long service awards


• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.


• Full access to car emergency kit.


• Annual Christmas raffle


• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise


• Secure, free onsite parking.


• Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours


• Free Tea & Coffee


• Friendly and supportive working environment

The Role

• Negotiate the best possible rates for Mechanical & Electrical plant and materials with key suppliers to stay within the budgetary requirement and procure such materials 


• Manage the delivery of Mechanical & Electrical material to site in a clear and professional manner by ensuring all items are available when required, through the setting-out of an informative draw-off schedule  


• Work to ensure all supplier invoices are cleared for payment in a timely manner to maintain the high-level of positive supplier relations expected by the company. 


• Perform daily, weekly and monthly checks to ensure all paperwork is up to date, all sites are being efficiently serviced and efficiency remains at the expected high level. 


• Ensure that all project budgets are updated weekly with order valuations, and liaise with project teams for review. 


• Build, manage & maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, other construction professionals inc site operatives. 


• Report to the Procurement Manager daily and company directors as required. 


• Work to follow the robust processes/controls in place to increase efficiency and improve performance. 


• Ensure a safe working environment abiding by all necessary H&S requirements and legislation. 


• Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position. 

If you have experience as a commercial buyer within M&E or construction we want to hear from you!