Mosaic Recruitment are pleased to be working with a leading contractor based in EN10, Hertfordshire.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the materials required for construction projects are in stock and according to projected budgets.
You will play a vital part in helping to ensure profitability of contracts since you will be responsible for ensuring the most cost-effective and appropriate materials are purchased.

Duties include:

• Forecast levels of demand for services and products
• Keep a constant check on stock levels
• Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality
• Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided
• Keep contract files and use them as reference for the future
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities
• Develop a purchasing strategy
• Produce reports and statistics using computer software
• Evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors
• Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives

The ideal candidate will have experience working in similar role in construction industry and would be highly desirable if you have experience working with metal sheet fabrication, curtain walling, windows and doors.