Senior Construction Buyer

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply are looking to recruit a Senior Construction Buyer for a leading company based in London. Experience of sourcing electrical and mechanical for construction projects is highly desirable. Other construction materials will be considered.  The Role ● Sending RFQ’s to suppliers and generating cost sheets to return to sales ● Overseeing the creation of necessary technical documents and datasheets, working closely with the internal QA team to ensure all documentation submitted is correct. ● Work closely with the sales team to ensure quoted products meet project specification. ● Sourcing & Strategy: Identify and evaluate suppliers for various suppliers  ● Obtaining test reports for project specific orders. ● Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times with manufacturers and distributors to maximize cost efficiency without compromising quality.  ● Negotiate MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) and costs to ensure the project is profitable. ● Logistics and Order Progressing: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials to sites/warehouses. Key Skills ● Analytical Skills: Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse market trends  ● Communication: Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to explain technical delays to project managers. ● Organisation: Ability to manage the critical path from enquiry/RFQ to delivery ● Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable communicating with stakeholders of all levels ● IT Literate. Confident using Microsoft Office programmes ● Strong attention to detail