Job Description

Purchase goods, materials, Plant Hire & components in line with specification, equivalent or approved, and ensuring maximum profitability
Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
Prepare supplier line ups prior to placing orders for review and update as and when required
Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
Negotiate & improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Prepare and raise purchase orders correctly including correct pricing, quantity & description.
Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
Update & amending Hire schedules and liaising with site on requirements on existing hire contracts
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures and guidance during supplier negotiations award process.
Conduct research for new products and suppliers
Update & Amend master call off schedules as required on bulk/call off orders
Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Highly motivated individually who possess excellent negotiation skills. Organised and well processed Has the ability to work with a traceable approach to all tasks Excellent knowledge of plumbing, heating and ventilation industry Good product knowledge across, Plumbing, Drainage, Ventilation & Pipe Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills