Senior Buyer / Buyer (Construction)

GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly recruiting exclusively for a leading steels construction and civils business based in Leicestershire for an experienced Senior Buyer or an experienced long standing Buyer with strong longevity in other buying roles seeking that next step up in their buying career. Fantastic reputable and well established steels construction and civils business working with tier 1 contractors on a sub-contract basis as well as taking on their own projects UK wide. If you are a buying, procurement or purchasing professional that wants to work in an SME size business turning over c.£15M where you will be hands on and supporting a small team then this is the role for you, a role where you can get into the thick of things. Duties: Hands on purchasing within civils, steel, lifting, stores and electrical departments.Data analysis skills for cost control and taking part in commercial strategy planning.Relationship building and negotiation skills for supporting operational delivery in a highly changeable environment.Experience operating in an accredited supplier and subcontractor-controlled process and management system, for example ISO9001.Reduce costs and manage commercial risks and exposure. Secure reliable suppliers and maintain good relationships. Work cross functionally to bring efficient buying methods to all departments on products, materials, and services.Purchasing responsibility to include identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. ..... full job details .....