HRGO Recruitment are looking to recruit a Buyer in the County Durham area due to the Company's growth over the last number of years. Overall Objectives * The primary objective of the role will be to lead and manage all material purchasing activities policies and procedures linked to group supply chain agreements, preferred suppliers and local suppliers. * Prepare monthly purchasing reports for use at management meetings that provide an insight to purchasing activity. * To improve efficiencies in the way we manage all scheduled and bulk materials order requirements as per the agreed material resource analysis. All requirements are competitively tendered and negotiated across the supply chain, with orders placed for on-site call off in conjunction with contract requisitions and programmes. * To ensure that purchasing budgetary requirements are met as part of cost, quality and service KPI's. * Working with Purchasing Manager on Supplier Relationship Management programmes, general supply chain management and new purchasing initiatives. Key Accountabilities * All scheduled and bulk material purchasing for all contracts * Assessment of tender handover packs from Estimators extracting scheduled and bulk material requirements. * Attending tender handover / pre-start meetings with relevant contract stakeholders as required * Issuing all scheduled and bulk material enquiries linked to group supply chain agreements, preferred supplier lists and local suppliers for whole contract volumes in line with contract requisitions. * Carry out material value engineering opportunities on all new contracts along with the supply chain to assess product substitution options linked to "all in cost savings". * Undertake and complete a tender vs buying potential analysis are carried out for all contracts with identified variances clearly highlighted and documented. * Summarise all final material order requirements and once all elements of the core material purchasing process flow and procedures are completed raise all orders within the companies Elite Costing System or stand-alone external web portals as required. * Effectively managing the supply chain and regularly communicating all key material lead times. * Monitor ongoing service from suppliers and quality of materials across all live contracts. * Be part of actively anticipating potential supply problems linked to extended lead times / material shortages and take responsibility through risk management to mitigate any impact on contract programmes. * Negotiate and timely collate allocated annual rebate agreements whilst constantly exploring new rebate opportunities including "third party". * Manage and monitor any specification or building regulate on changes as part of the contract delivery programme and take appropriate action. * Manage any material price reviews +/- and impact on contract costs including maintaining changes within the companies Elite Costing System for invoice processing. * Assist as directed managing the purchasing of goods and services * Keep abreast of new product availability that could be tabled as a substitution during the life of contracts. * Liaise with Commercial / QS as part of monthly contract reviews in respect to material volumes ordered to date and any excesses linked to, damage and wastage. * Regularly liaise with Group Accounts on any material invoice queries to ensure that deliveries of materials are not put at risk. * Creating strong working relations with suppliers and colleagues both within the office and on site, ensuring communication is clear, appropriate and effective at all levels. * Contribute and be involved in Gateway (Business Transformation Project) workshops where necessary. * Manage the stock levels within the Yard to ensure no shortage and ensure materials which are zero value are utilised when necessary to create cost savings * Constantly monitor the non moving stock and ensure that all stock circulates and is used as and when necessary * Yearly stock take to ensure that the stock system reflects the records held by our accounting systems and liaising with external auditors Experience and Qualifications * At least three years contracting and development experience. * Understanding and experience of general construction markets including both build and civil engineering. * Experience of material purchasing within programme and budget. * Good financial awareness. * IT literate. Personal Skills * Excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritise. * Excellent planning and organisational skills. * Professional behaviour at all times, a good team player, who has ability to set example to others. * Effective negotiation skills. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Attention to detail. * Ability to look at the bigger picture.