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Purchaser

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Purchaser to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, managing vendor relationships, coordinating purchase orders and deliveries, and ensuring smooth day-to-day procurement operations. You will also support inventory management and contribute to the successful delivery of our construction projects through effective and cost-efficient purchasing.

Location: near to Dover

Job Description

  • Source, evaluate, negotiate, and purchase materials from local and overseas suppliers.

  • Manage daily purchasing activities, including procurement planning, issuing Purchase Orders (POs), and monitoring delivery and shipment schedules.

  • Review and reconcile Sales Orders against purchase quantities to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

  • Coordinate and support stock-take activities, ensuring inventory records are accurate and storage areas are properly organized.

  • Maintain good relationships with suppliers and coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth procurement operations.

  • Perform other ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned.

Job Requirement

  • Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Finance Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within the construction industry.

  • Strong negotiation, sourcing, and vendor management skills.

  • Resourceful, meticulous, and detail-oriented with good organizational skills.

  • Good understanding of accounting and cost accounting principles.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong sense of commitment, teamwork, and responsibility.

  • Self-motivated with a positive working attitude and a high level of professionalism and integrity.

  • Able to work independently with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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