Job Description

About McGregor Projects

McGregor Projects is a leading company specializing in social housing, planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, and healthcare. committed to delivering high-quality maintenance while maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all involved.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services that meet the company's quality standards and budgetary requirements. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of products. The Buyer will play a crucial part in optimising our supply chain processes and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.

Responsibilities

Source and purchase materials, products, and services in accordance with company requirements. Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure the best possible terms. Manage procurement processes from requisition through to delivery Collaborate with various departments to understand their purchasing needs and provide support. Create and send Purchase Orders Utilise systems such as SimPro Monitor market trends to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities. Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information. Coordinate logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods to the appropriate locations. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships Collaborate with project managers and trade teams Taking calls from tradesmen and suppliers.

Skills

Proven experience as a Buyer or a procurement professional, preferably in construction, maintenance, or trade sectors. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers. Familiarity with Sim Pro would be beneficial Excellent analytical skills for evaluating supplier performance and market conditions. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated. Strong organisational and record keeping skills with attention to detail in managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for liaising with internal teams and external vendors. Familiarity with procurement software and MS Office. Knowledge of materials, tools and trade supplies. A proactive approach and excellent problem-solving skills
If you are passionate about procurement and have the necessary skills to excel as a Buyer, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team's success.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: In person