Construction & Architecture Jobs in Co Down

Award Winning Main Contractor

Your new company
Hays Recruitment have been retained by a leading main contractor in their recruitment of a Sub-Contractor Buyer. The Newry-based construction company has been delivering world class building projects throughout the UK and Ireland for 45 years. This Award Winning contractor has an annual turnover in excess of £150m and specialises in a range of high end development schemes, including Education, Health, Sports, Retail, Commercial and Student Accommodation. This contractor operates at the cutting edge of the construction industry with an unrivalled knowledge of building techniques and a fierce commitment to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century.

Your new role
Our client requires a procurement specialist to join their commercial team and assess sub-contractor requirements for a range of projects across NI and ROI worth up to £50m. Your main responsibility will be to negotiate and agree sub-contractor packages for a variety of projects. You will be required to process orders from site management and thus demonstrate the ability to adapt and respond to urgent orders and requests. The successful candidate will liaise with the surveying and site teams on a regular basis to address any issues regarding sub-contractors. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager you will provide weekly and monthly reports on the cost and progress of site.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have a third level degree in a construction related discipline, and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in procurement for a main contractor. As you will be required to work as part of a team, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary. You will also be able to demonstrate impressive negotiation skills accompanied with the ability to work on your own initiative.

What you'll get in return
This is a unique, new procurement position with a highly reputable, progressive and expanding main contractor within Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will receive a competitive package, a contributory pension scheme and 29 days annual leave.

What you need to do now
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