Buyer / Materials Coordinator

Northampton

Monday - Friday Full Time

£35 - £45,000 pro-rata

TEMP Immediate start until March 2022

A leading housebuilder has an immediate temporary need for a confident and experienced buyer or materials coordinator to support the Buying team for 3-6 months. This is a mixture of office and site-based duties so driving is an essential part of this role.

Reporting to the Commercial Director you will support Site Managers to chase deliveries and manage materials on-site, ensuring suppliers deliver stock to prevent delays to completion dates.

Main Duties:

• Purchasing materials with key suppliers negotiating if necessary
• Producing cost analysis and forecasts
• Raising and managing PO numbers
• Monitor suppliers against SLA's
• Scheduling of materials and expediting deliveries

It is essential that you have experience within the construction industry and a proven track record in tendering. Strong attention to detail and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment with good IT skills including MS Excel.