Job Title: Buyer

Location: Bath

Sector: Residential and Commercial

Salary: Up to £30,000 per year (dependant on experience) + excellent benefits, including a car allowance

This multi-award winning business in the construction sector is currently going through a period of growth and is looking to recruit an experienced Buyer to strengthen its commercial team. This family owned, well-established business delivers projects across multiple sectors, including: Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare across the South West.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop themselves and their skills within a supportive, people-focused environment.  Employees really are at the heart of this business, they have recently been awarded an Investors in People Accreditation and offer genuine career development.

The role:

The successful candidate will be part of the Commercial and Operations Team, reporting to the Company Buyer.  Duties will include:

• Negotiation,
• Managing deadlines,
• An awareness of supply chain
• Support of pre-construction, finance, commercial and site management teams.

About you:

• Ability to work well in a team
• Previous experience in a buying, procurement, supply chain or an industry related role.
• Strong communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• IT Literate
• Awareness of budgetary constraints
• Construction industry experience is advantageous.

For further information on the role please send your CV to Tamara Fitton of Thorn Baker at tamara@thornbaker.co.uk or call on 01172033444

Key Skills: Buyer, Procurement, Housing, Construction, Category Manager, Builders Merchants, materials