Construction Buyer
- Retirement Plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Plan, schedule and forecast procurement activities for multiple projects
- Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials and subcontractor services for construction projects
- Review plans, specifications and contracts to ensure the correct equipment, material and subcontractor services are ordered and/or purchased
- Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations as well as issue RFQs
- Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
- Screen subcontractors and ensure compliance, licenses, and legitimacy
- Provide prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings; while obtaining best vendor quotes
- Work in line with project and construction team to ensure that timely deliveries of materials and contractors is achieved;
- Contacting a range of suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations for secured and up and coming project and agree lead in and delivery periods;
- Keeping detailed records and maintaining a well-organized work schedule;
- Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials;
- Ensuring compliance with the safety, health, sustainability and environment requirements of materials supplier and services;
- Become a valued member of the project team and attend all monthly internal project review meetings and helping project to run as efficiently as possible and within budget.
- Providing advice to the Construction Project Managers on the predicted cost of individual items and notify them of any potential cost increases;
- Liaising closely with the accounting team at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided;
- Preparing and maintaining cost reports in order to maximize efficiency within the business; and
- Negotiating and agreeing the most favorable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured;
- Being able to communicate well in a written and verbal manner, including inductions and explanation of work; working with all staff, from site workers to directors, in a professional and fair manner.
- Working with the project team and liaising with architects, engineers, surveyors, clients, planners and other professionals and specialists’ consultants.
- Attending monthly Management meetings and producing report back on project procurement on each project.
- Requesting information for project through the company RFIs system for projects.
- Minimum of 5 years procurement experience in construction or related industry
- Undergraduate degree
- Strong work ethic
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
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