Materials Buyer

Our established M&E services installer is seeking a Materials Buyer.� The role will suit candidates with experience of purchasing within manufacturing/engineering.�

The ideal Materials Buyer will have M&E industry experience/knowledge - Mechanical and Electrical e.g. installation, service, sales, trade counter, plumbing, heating etc

Salary:������������ �40,000 pa AAE

Location:�������� Rochester

Hours:������������ 7.30am to 4.30pm or 8am to 5pm

1 hour lunch break

Benefits:��������� 21 days leave + BH

contributory pension scheme, free parking

No hybrid working available

Materials Buyer skills/experience:

• Good solid education - English, Math & IT.


• Excellent negotiation skills


• Ideally previous experience in a procurement.


• Understanding of market research, data analysis, and purchasing principles.


• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.


• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate.


• Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative.


• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task and time-management skills.


• The ability to build effective collaborative working relationships.


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work quickly and accurately.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Material Buyer main responsibilities

• Develop long term supply relationships with key vendors employing Supply Chain Management techniques to ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of all materials.


• Processing purchase order acknowledgements and advise relevant personnel when problems arise.


• Run various reports to define weekly exceptions i.e. late order and open order reports.


• Implement Vendor Master Data-cleanse.