Buyer - Residential

Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.

• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
  
  
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
  
  
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
  
  
• Control PPE stock levels
  
  
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
  
  
• Analyse market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
  
  
• Use Microsoft Projects to prepare, update and maintain work programs and order materials in coherence with the build program
  
  
• Read bills, and schedule take offs from site drawings
  
  
• Maintain and update the purchase order log
  
  
• Maintain and update comparison workbooks
  
  
• Add tender codes to purchase orders, purchase order workbook, and invoices
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• Possess a working knowledge of company policies and procedures.
  
  
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  
  
• Possess excellent persuasion, negotiation, and judgment skills.
  
  
• Display exceptional management skills.
  
  
• Have working knowledge of financial analytics and profit and loss implications.
  
  
• Demonstrate superior presentation skills.
  
  
• Possess strong leadership skills.
  
  
• Have excellent technological knowledge and abilities.
  
  
• Exhibit exceptional mathematical abilities.
  
  
• Relevant experience in construction industry and material requirements.
  
  
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Projects).
  
  
• Proficient in appropriate software.
  
  
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel