A leading Construction business operating in Ireland, UK and Mainland Europe is seeking a Construction Buyer to join their Procurement Team in Dublin 11.

This permanent role will support a multitude of live projects by procuring materials and plant, ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, and strong supplier performance across multiple sites and countries!

Responsibilities

Procure construction materials in line with project programmes
Management of the local site plant hires to ensure accurately recorded and reduce over hire costs.
Ensure compliance with projected buying patterns of the project and flag issues.
Place purchase orders and manage supplier lead times
Liaise closely with site teams to ensure delivery meets programme and specification requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
Monitor market pricing, availability, and supply chain trends
Maintain accurate procurement records and cost data
Support the development of a strong product list and price book.
Report on purchasing trends monthly to commercial team.
Coordinate customs clearance for import/export of goods between the UK and EU, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulations
Liaise with freight forwarders, customs agents, and suppliers to ensure timely clearance and delivery of materials
The business encourages continuous improvement so suggestions for change are encouraged to improve business efficiency.

Requirements

2-3 years’ experience as a Buyer within construction environment in Europe/UK
Strong knowledge of construction materials and local supply chains
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
Previous exposure to Netsuite/ Orcale and advantage but not a pre-requisite.
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Salary & Benefits

€50k +
Pension/ On-Site Parking
Career progression with a rapidly growing international business
Joining at the introduction of an ERP so lots of training opportunities
Exposure to European markets and projects
Long-term pipeline of projects

If you are interested in the role described above, please send your CV to Talita Miranda at hr@kmlynskey.com.

KM Lynskey

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