Assistant Buyer - Construction experience - Walsall The Role As an assistant buyer, you will be responsible for providing our nationwide delivery teams with a company-compliant professional material supply service whilst working with and supporting other business needs. You will be communicating with internal business units, external suppliers, trade bodies and associations to achieve the best value on goods and services whilst being mindful of where materials are coming from within the supply chain, and ensuring the company continues to source ethically and sustainably. The successful candidate will be joining a team which is at the forefront of developing the company's Social Impact and Sustainability objectives, giving you a great opportunity to play a key role in enforcing those goals. Key Responsibilities: Buying Tasks Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors. Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics. Proactively identifying market trends, product and industry developments and supply chain innovations through the engagement of external partners, leading as directed by the Procurement Manager on any specific commodity or category. Providing commercial assistance on the contracts you are procuring for. Liaising with sites and supply chain partners, developing relationships to ensure a planned "right-first-time" service is provided regarding safety, quality, programme, commercial aspects, and overall best value. Working with and supporting internal business needs regarding commercial and product awareness at all stages of the construction process, ensuring that we jointly deliver major programme requirements. Ensuring continuous communication with other team members to review contract progress and address associated issues immediately. Maintaining full knowledge and understanding of purchasing strategy and processes to ensure a professional and auditable procurement contract is in place. Accountabilities Operating within financial governance levels Managing work priorities and maximising efficiencies Maintaining positive supplier relationships Adherence to procurement procedures Administrative responsibilities Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company's purchase order system and procedures. Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs. Submitting detailed analysis to procurement and project teams for approval in line with governance. Key measures & targets: To provide evidence of best value regarding procurement, which may include commercial betterment, quality, and efficiency. To evidence supply chain engagement, including performance management under company objectives. Key relationships: Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Senior Buyer / External Hire Desk Manager, and all levels of procurement personnel in both the central and regional teams All internal departments, including site operations, HSEQ, estimating, accounts and business development. External supply chain partners Essential Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages In-house purchasing systems. Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met Ability to make decisions using own initiative and work as part of a team Desireable CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS Relevant degree or equivalent/or qualified by experience (QBE) A full UK driving licence
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Assistant Buyer - Construction experience - Walsall The Role As an assistant buyer, you will be responsible for providing our nationwide delivery teams with a company-compliant professional material supply service whilst working with and supporting other business needs. You will be communicating with internal business units, external suppliers, trade bodies and associations to achieve the best value on goods and services whilst being mindful of where materials are coming from within the supply chain, and ensuring the company continues to source ethically and sustainably. The successful candidate will be joining a team which is at the forefront of developing the company's Social Impact and Sustainability objectives, giving you a great opportunity to play a key role in enforcing those goals. Key Responsibilities: Buying Tasks Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors. Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics. Proactively identifying market trends, product and industry developments and supply chain innovations through the engagement of external partners, leading as directed by the Procurement Manager on any specific commodity or category. Providing commercial assistance on the contracts you are procuring for. Liaising with sites and supply chain partners, developing relationships to ensure a planned "right-first-time" service is provided regarding safety, quality, programme, commercial aspects, and overall best value. Working with and supporting internal business needs regarding commercial and product awareness at all stages of the construction process, ensuring that we jointly deliver major programme requirements. Ensuring continuous communication with other team members to review contract progress and address associated issues immediately. Maintaining full knowledge and understanding of purchasing strategy and processes to ensure a professional and auditable procurement contract is in place. Accountabilities Operating within financial governance levels Managing work priorities and maximising efficiencies Maintaining positive supplier relationships Adherence to procurement procedures Administrative responsibilities Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company's purchase order system and procedures. Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs. Submitting detailed analysis to procurement and project teams for approval in line with governance. Key measures & targets: To provide evidence of best value regarding procurement, which may include commercial betterment, quality, and efficiency. To evidence supply chain engagement, including performance management under company objectives. Key relationships: Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Senior Buyer / External Hire Desk Manager, and all levels of procurement personnel in both the central and regional teams All internal departments, including site operations, HSEQ, estimating, accounts and business development. External supply chain partners Essential Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages In-house purchasing systems. Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met Ability to make decisions using own initiative and work as part of a team Desireable CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS Relevant degree or equivalent/or qualified by experience (QBE) A full UK driving licence
Assistant Buyer - Construction experience - Walsall The Role As an assistant buyer, you will be responsible for providing our nationwide delivery teams with a company-compliant professional material supply service whilst working with and supporting other business needs. You will be communicating with internal business units, external suppliers, trade bodies and associations to achieve the best value on goods and services whilst being mindful of where materials are coming from within the supply chain, and ensuring the company continues to source ethically and sustainably. The successful candidate will be joining a team which is at the forefront of developing the company's Social Impact and Sustainability objectives, giving you a great opportunity to play a key role in enforcing those goals. Key Responsibilities: Buying Tasks Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors. Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics. Proactively identifying market trends, product and industry developments and supply chain innovations through the engagement of external partners, leading as directed by the Procurement Manager on any specific commodity or category. Providing commercial assistance on the contracts you are procuring for. Liaising with sites and supply chain partners, developing relationships to ensure a planned "right-first-time" service is provided regarding safety, quality, programme, commercial aspects, and overall best value. Working with and supporting internal business needs regarding commercial and product awareness at all stages of the construction process, ensuring that we jointly deliver major programme requirements. Ensuring continuous communication with other team members to review contract progress and address associated issues immediately. Maintaining full knowledge and understanding of purchasing strategy and processes to ensure a professional and auditable procurement contract is in place. Accountabilities Operating within financial governance levels Managing work priorities and maximising efficiencies Maintaining positive supplier relationships Adherence to procurement procedures Administrative responsibilities Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company's purchase order system and procedures. Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs. Submitting detailed analysis to procurement and project teams for approval in line with governance. Key measures & targets: To provide evidence of best value regarding procurement, which may include commercial betterment, quality, and efficiency. To evidence supply chain engagement, including performance management under company objectives. Key relationships: Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Senior Buyer / External Hire Desk Manager, and all levels of procurement personnel in both the central and regional teams All internal departments, including site operations, HSEQ, estimating, accounts and business development. External supply chain partners Essential Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages In-house purchasing systems. Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met Ability to make decisions using own initiative and work as part of a team Desireable CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS Relevant degree or equivalent/or qualified by experience (QBE) A full UK driving licence
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Assistant Buyer - Construction experience - Walsall The Role As an assistant buyer, you will be responsible for providing our nationwide delivery teams with a company-compliant professional material supply service whilst working with and supporting other business needs. You will be communicating with internal business units, external suppliers, trade bodies and associations to achieve the best value on goods and services whilst being mindful of where materials are coming from within the supply chain, and ensuring the company continues to source ethically and sustainably. The successful candidate will be joining a team which is at the forefront of developing the company's Social Impact and Sustainability objectives, giving you a great opportunity to play a key role in enforcing those goals. Key Responsibilities: Buying Tasks Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors. Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics. Proactively identifying market trends, product and industry developments and supply chain innovations through the engagement of external partners, leading as directed by the Procurement Manager on any specific commodity or category. Providing commercial assistance on the contracts you are procuring for. Liaising with sites and supply chain partners, developing relationships to ensure a planned "right-first-time" service is provided regarding safety, quality, programme, commercial aspects, and overall best value. Working with and supporting internal business needs regarding commercial and product awareness at all stages of the construction process, ensuring that we jointly deliver major programme requirements. Ensuring continuous communication with other team members to review contract progress and address associated issues immediately. Maintaining full knowledge and understanding of purchasing strategy and processes to ensure a professional and auditable procurement contract is in place. Accountabilities Operating within financial governance levels Managing work priorities and maximising efficiencies Maintaining positive supplier relationships Adherence to procurement procedures Administrative responsibilities Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company's purchase order system and procedures. Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs. Submitting detailed analysis to procurement and project teams for approval in line with governance. Key measures & targets: To provide evidence of best value regarding procurement, which may include commercial betterment, quality, and efficiency. To evidence supply chain engagement, including performance management under company objectives. Key relationships: Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Senior Buyer / External Hire Desk Manager, and all levels of procurement personnel in both the central and regional teams All internal departments, including site operations, HSEQ, estimating, accounts and business development. External supply chain partners Essential Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages In-house purchasing systems. Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met Ability to make decisions using own initiative and work as part of a team Desireable CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS Relevant degree or equivalent/or qualified by experience (QBE) A full UK driving licence
Job ID: AD72 Job Title: Buyer Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Location: Exeter, Devon Industry: Construction Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 08 00 About the Company Rhodium Consulting are delighted to be working with a leading groundworks and development contractor in the Southwest, employing over 500 people and continuing to grow rapidly. They are now looking for an experienced Buyer to join their Exeter office and play a key role in their procurement team. The Role As a Buyer, you ll be central to ensuring our projects run efficiently and cost-effectively. You ll source the best products and materials, build strong supplier relationships, and support our sites across the Southwest. This is a hands-on role with direct reporting to senior management, giving you real visibility and influence within the business. Key Responsibilities Source and procure construction materials at the most competitive prices Measure and quantify materials where required Compare supplier quotes and analyse costs against tender allowances Research and recommend alternative products where appropriate Coordinate with site teams to order materials via phone and email Manage supplier communications and confirm delivery schedules Maintain accurate records to prevent invoice discrepancies Oversee stock lists and optimise material use across sites Work closely with the Accounts team to resolve invoice queries What s on Offer Be part of a fast-growing, well-established company in the Southwest Supportive, team-focused culture with opportunities for growth Competitive salary based on experience Additional benefits package for the right candidate A chance to make a real impact in a key role About You Proven experience as a Buyer, ideally within the construction industry Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness Excellent organisation and attention to detail Confidence in working directly with senior management Good analytical and research skills to stay ahead of market pricing Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job ID: AD72 Job Title: Buyer Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Location: Exeter, Devon Industry: Construction Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 08 00 About the Company Rhodium Consulting are delighted to be working with a leading groundworks and development contractor in the Southwest, employing over 500 people and continuing to grow rapidly. They are now looking for an experienced Buyer to join their Exeter office and play a key role in their procurement team. The Role As a Buyer, you ll be central to ensuring our projects run efficiently and cost-effectively. You ll source the best products and materials, build strong supplier relationships, and support our sites across the Southwest. This is a hands-on role with direct reporting to senior management, giving you real visibility and influence within the business. Key Responsibilities Source and procure construction materials at the most competitive prices Measure and quantify materials where required Compare supplier quotes and analyse costs against tender allowances Research and recommend alternative products where appropriate Coordinate with site teams to order materials via phone and email Manage supplier communications and confirm delivery schedules Maintain accurate records to prevent invoice discrepancies Oversee stock lists and optimise material use across sites Work closely with the Accounts team to resolve invoice queries What s on Offer Be part of a fast-growing, well-established company in the Southwest Supportive, team-focused culture with opportunities for growth Competitive salary based on experience Additional benefits package for the right candidate A chance to make a real impact in a key role About You Proven experience as a Buyer, ideally within the construction industry Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness Excellent organisation and attention to detail Confidence in working directly with senior management Good analytical and research skills to stay ahead of market pricing Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates.
A new vacancy has arisen within the Skyline Division for the position of Project Manager to service the Southern region . This ideal candidate will be based in the Stratford (London) or surrounding area within a 10-mile radius.You will join our client on a full-time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary. As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, they have had unsuppressed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen their position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success. The Project Manager role: The role is field based and brings with it the responsibility of protecting the business by managing and documenting site activity, both pre-delivery and post-delivery. The key responsibilities of their Project Manager will include: Ensuring excellent service to sensitive customers by establishing and maintaining clear lines of communication. Attending site set ups and progress meetings for allocated Skyline projects. Scheduling plots for delivery via site plot schedules on their Extranet or by submitting call-off forms to the Sales Office, in line with customer programmes and lead-times. Carrying out the check measure of plots 3 weeks before delivery for standard product and 5 weeks before delivery for non-standard product (e.g. Paint to Order), reporting and documenting any findings directly to the customer via IMS documentation. Submitting approved marked up revisions to the Design Office via an amendment form. Carrying out the readiness inspection of plots 2 weeks before delivery for standard product and 4 weeks before delivery for non-standard product, to ensure that when materials arrive on site they can be fitted without delay. Inspecting the delivery and offload route a week prior to delivery, reporting back any issues to the National Project Manager. Carrying out week of delivery checks on plots to ensure that they have progressed to a level which enables materials to be fitted, reporting all findings via IMS and circulating accordingly with photographic evidence where required. Rescheduling delivery dates in the system, where necessary, and then confirming these movements with the customer via e-mail. Maintaining a site activity folder throughout the life of allocated projects. Working closely with Contracts Managers and fit teams to ensure that the delivery to completion of materials is kept to the shortest time scale possible. Integrating procedures with customer systems, such as 4 Projects, CADWEB, Conject and Fieldview. Reporting and documenting findings both internally and externally. Completing the stage and final stage sign offs for materials on site. In order to be successful in this Project Manager role, you must have: Experience in scheduling and managing plots, including check measures and readiness inspections. High levels of customer service. Good time management. An awareness of lead-times and weekly production deadlines. You will be: Able to work effectively to achieve departmental KPI targets. Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels to develop existing relationships with Architects, Specifiers, Site/Project Managers, Buyers, Senior Managers and Directors. Able to work under pressure. Self-motivated and able to maintain deadlines. Willing to work as part of a dynamic team. This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you d like to become their Project Manager, then please click apply today don t miss out, they d love to hear from you!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
A new vacancy has arisen within the Skyline Division for the position of Project Manager to service the Southern region . This ideal candidate will be based in the Stratford (London) or surrounding area within a 10-mile radius.You will join our client on a full-time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary. As the UK market leading Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom fitted furniture manufacturer, they have had unsuppressed growth over the last 50 years, with an emphasis on providing a high standard of products and service. They are currently seeking the very best people, to further strengthen their position within the industry by appointing dedicated individuals to share in their success. The Project Manager role: The role is field based and brings with it the responsibility of protecting the business by managing and documenting site activity, both pre-delivery and post-delivery. The key responsibilities of their Project Manager will include: Ensuring excellent service to sensitive customers by establishing and maintaining clear lines of communication. Attending site set ups and progress meetings for allocated Skyline projects. Scheduling plots for delivery via site plot schedules on their Extranet or by submitting call-off forms to the Sales Office, in line with customer programmes and lead-times. Carrying out the check measure of plots 3 weeks before delivery for standard product and 5 weeks before delivery for non-standard product (e.g. Paint to Order), reporting and documenting any findings directly to the customer via IMS documentation. Submitting approved marked up revisions to the Design Office via an amendment form. Carrying out the readiness inspection of plots 2 weeks before delivery for standard product and 4 weeks before delivery for non-standard product, to ensure that when materials arrive on site they can be fitted without delay. Inspecting the delivery and offload route a week prior to delivery, reporting back any issues to the National Project Manager. Carrying out week of delivery checks on plots to ensure that they have progressed to a level which enables materials to be fitted, reporting all findings via IMS and circulating accordingly with photographic evidence where required. Rescheduling delivery dates in the system, where necessary, and then confirming these movements with the customer via e-mail. Maintaining a site activity folder throughout the life of allocated projects. Working closely with Contracts Managers and fit teams to ensure that the delivery to completion of materials is kept to the shortest time scale possible. Integrating procedures with customer systems, such as 4 Projects, CADWEB, Conject and Fieldview. Reporting and documenting findings both internally and externally. Completing the stage and final stage sign offs for materials on site. In order to be successful in this Project Manager role, you must have: Experience in scheduling and managing plots, including check measures and readiness inspections. High levels of customer service. Good time management. An awareness of lead-times and weekly production deadlines. You will be: Able to work effectively to achieve departmental KPI targets. Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels to develop existing relationships with Architects, Specifiers, Site/Project Managers, Buyers, Senior Managers and Directors. Able to work under pressure. Self-motivated and able to maintain deadlines. Willing to work as part of a dynamic team. This position will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In order for you application to be taken further please state your required salary. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you d like to become their Project Manager, then please click apply today don t miss out, they d love to hear from you!
