Lead Buyer

Job Role: Lead Buyer

Job Type: Full Time/Perm

Salary: Flexible dependent on skills and experience

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Buyer to join our specialist and experienced Building Services company providing to the Energy, Food Processing and Pharmaceutical Industry with a unique service. We provide a unique service from concept, advising and partnering with our clients to ensure the correct mechanical and electrical solution bespoke to their needs.

The Role:

• Work closely with related departments to purchase materials based on operational requirements and specifications.
• Build scheduling, materials planning, build budget management
• Ensure all drawings and specifications are correct and sent to the supplier at the time of order placement.
• Agree on costs, delivery schedules and payment terms.
• Ensure all documentation is correct and complies with international purchasing and customs regulations.
• Ensure delivery dates are accurate and any changes are communicated to the relevant stakeholders, follow up with suppliers for issues with late deliveries.
• Liaise with Finance to assist with any invoicing queries and supplier terms.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, evaluate regular as needed and research new potential suppliers.
• Provide market updates, for example, price increases, supplier updates and stay informed on market and industry trends.
• Recognise potential purchasing risks and mitigate where possible.
• Lead negotiations to ensure efficient workflow and pricing.
• Provide metrics to key senior management when required.
• Assist with identifying areas for improvement in an effective way.

Personal Skills:

• Clear and confident communicator
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at once
• Possess strong time management and negotiation skills
• Proven track record
• Attention to detail
• Analytically minded