Buyer - Civil Engineering

Job Title: Buyer Reporting to: Facilities Manager Location: Wigan Contract Type: Permanent (subject to successful completion of a 3-month probationary period) Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 (30 min unpaid lunch break) Renumeration £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Annual Profit Related Bonus Workplace Pension Accident and Life Cover (after successful probationary period) Holidays 35 days including bank holidays (pro rate for Part time) Sufficient days will need to be saved for the Christmas Shutdown The client We are a specialist civil engineering and highways contractor serving local and transport authorities throughout the North West of England. Their aim is to deliver sustainable projects within the North West, enhancing infrastructure and accessibility of communities, whilst minimising environmental impact and reinvesting locally. With over 80 years of experience working on North West highway projects they have gained a distinguished reputation for delivering hugely successful schemes. Our multi award-winning collaborative and proactive methods guarantee the best level of service for our clients. The business provides a wide range of civil engineering and highway construction services, utilising its highly skilled internal workforce and a network of subcontractors. Its area of expertise lies in executing intricate and challenging projects, including but not limited to drainage schemes, intersection enhancements, and public infrastructure development. Projects The majority of their income, approximately 80%, is generated from extended framework contracts with local Northwest authorities, which typically span from 4 to 10 years. In addition, the company also serves House Builders and Tier 1 Contractors, carrying out S278 and S38 works on their behalf. They thrive by working with our clients from early inception of the project to provide cost effective solutions. Additionally, they assist clients in preparing funding bids and provide initiatives in community engagement and methods of delivery. Their Social and Environmental responsibility track record is exceptionally strong, surpassing competitors on Quality Bids and Social Value Matrices. Their clear Management controls and structure ensure efficiency, and as partners of Framework contracts, we have a sizable forward order book extending over four years. Projects are solely located within the North West of England, with most of our schemes within Greater Manchester or the neighbouring areas. Duties Answering calls from suppliers and sites Raising plant and materials orders with suppliers and entering onto database Completing cost comparisons for materials Updating plant and materials databases to include changes on site and all plant paperwork Assisting estimating in providing materials prices for tenders Checking, authorising and querying plant and materials invoices against purchase orders Working with accounts team to ensure month end deadline is met and queries are logged and recorded accurately Assisting the Facility Manager in reviewing pricing agreements and suppliers Inputting yard stock information against database General administration duties as required Maintain sub-contractor database – chase up insurances and other information Candidate Requirements Experience within the Construction Industry Experience in a plant hire and construction materials purchasing role. Able to work to under pressure and to deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy Working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel Excellent Administration Skills Desirable CIPS qualified or working towards. Ability to understand Construction Drawings. Personal Qualities Team Player Ability to use own initiative Efficient and organised Able to Manage own workload Please email me to apply (url removed)