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Location:

Greater London

Industry:

Building Envelopes

Contact Name:

Sam Smith

Contact Email:

sam@just-constructionrec.com

Contact Phone:

+44 203 405 3186

Salary:

£25,000.00 - £45,000.00 Annual

About the Client

My client is a specialist in fully supported, hard metal roofing, facades and cladding systems for all types of roof designs.

We also have a substantial flat roofing division, offering all of the UK’s largest manufacturers' systems, including inverted hotmelt, built-up-felt warm roofs, single ply and cold applied liquid plastics.

Furthermore, as part our flat roofing package, we can assist with soft landscaping, including paving, ballast green, brown and blue roof systems. We are also an IFC certified installer of passive fire protection.

My clients team has years of experience in the industry, from the creative concept designers to the craftsmen that fit the structures.

There vast knowledge of the characteristics of hard metals allows us to work closely with our suppliers, obtaining the highest quality, state of the art products and giving the customer a greater choice in a competitive market.

They have a formidable track record, producing bespoke projects throughout the UK, Europe and around the world.

My client cater for all types of build, both commercial and residential, from complex to simple structures.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services according to company need and demands of our Roofing and cladding requirements. Working in close collaboration with our Project Managers, design team and procurement manager, this key role will ensure the procurement and timely delivery of goods and services required by the business. The ability to negotiate competitive prices and ensure on time and budget delivery is essential for this role.

Procurement and scheduling of products, materials, plant, and equipment
Ensuring purchases offer best value
Monitoring and reporting of price increases, updating internal spread sheets.
Tracking orders and proactively addressing any failed or late deliveries
Arranging the return of non-conforming products
Maintaining and developing the supply chain
Processing of purchase ledger records

About the Candidate

Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise pricing and commercial terms
Ability to forward plan for multiple site projects and prioritise workload across long-lead and real time demands
Identify potential supply problems and solutions
Excellent interpersonal skills - strong relationship builder and communicator
Takes individual ownership and collaborates to deliver team and company objectives
Ability to undertake take offs would be an advantage (training will be given)
Ability to implement and manage sound business processes and procedures

Required

Experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management
Working knowledge of computer programs for word processing, email, and spreadsheets

Preferred

• Roofing, cladding and construction experience preferred but training will be given.
• To read and interpret project drawings and specifications.