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