Job Description

Role Definition: To manage and co-ordinate the purchase of plant and

materials.

Core Responsibilities :

Negotiating for the best possible terms for the provision of materials and plant.
Sourcing of new products and new and improved suppliers.
The constant maintenance and update of a register of material suppliers
Obtaining quotations and placing of orders to achieve the best possible value for the site within the parameters of budget specifications and programme.
To agree levels of specification rebate where specified and ensure that the appropriate system for claiming is in place.
To liaise with the Accounts Department to ensure correct invoicing and costings.
To advise other departments of current prices and terms.
To set and monitor standards of performance and to address any issues of sub-standard supplier performances ensuring that the appropriate lessons are learnt and actions are taken to prevent a reoccurrence.

Performance Measures :

Materials delivered on time and in accordance with specification.
To liaise closely with other departments on all information pertaining to buying.

Materials Buyer – Dorset – Residential Developer