MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Buyer for our client, a leading fit-out contractor based in Antrim. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business delivering high-quality fit-out projects across the UK and Ireland, specialising in the retail, hospitality and museum & heritage sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and obtain competitive prices for materials in line with project budgets and drawings.
- Produce and maintain procurement schedules for each project, distributing updates to the project team weekly.
- Monitor actual procurement costs against tender allowances.
- Generate purchase orders, track order status and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Manage supplier relationships, resolving issues and discrepancies that could impact material availability or project schedules.
- Ensure materials and services comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Liaise closely with estimators during the tender stage to support accurate project costing.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a buying or procurement role would be advantageous.
- Experience within the construction and/or joinery sectors would be desirable.
- Excellent literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Ability to manage workloads independently and work effectively under pressure.
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