Wigan, Lancashire Caval Limited

Job Title: Materials Buyer (Fit Out & Refurbishment)

Location: Wigan

Salary: 40,000 to 45,000

Role Overview:
As Buyer you will be responsible for purchasing of materials on fast-track retail fit out and refurbishment construction projects.

Key Requirements:

• 5 Years + Experience in a Buying role
• Previous experience working on retail projects (Desirable)
• Prior experience working on roll outs / frameworks (Essential)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Good written and verbal skills

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the buying division regularly reporting into the Construction Director with accurate cost analysis.
• Negotiating with suppliers in the purchasing of materials and plant hire for Construction projects
• Developing a materials database and system to improve efficiency, output and cost management
• Attending site to monitor site purchases, keeping close attention to purchased materials, quality, specification and performance of suppliers to agreed project terms.
• Negotiating agreements, rates, retrospective discounts, payment terms and preparing associate documentation for execution.
• Working closely with the commercial team to understand and analyse profitability, financial risk and corporate challenges of projects regarding both clients and sub-contractors.
• Checking and approving all invoices against purchase orders and proof of delivery notes.

Contacts to Apply:
Sam Hunter - Fit Out & Interiors Manager: (phone number removed)
Cameron Lally - Senior Resourcer: (phone number removed)