Buyer (Joinery)

Stoke

Permanent

Salary Negotiable

About us

A well-established specialist joinery subcontractor, delivering high quality internal joinery packages across a wide range of commercial projects. Their work spans timber doorsets, ironmongery, and bespoke joinery solutions for CAT A/B fit-outs in various sectors. With a strong reputation, a loyal client base, and an experienced team, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable, detailed and competitive tenders.

The role

Looking for a Buyer to join our Stoke-on-Trent office, focusing on purchasing materials in line with specification and budgets. The role will preferably suit a buyer with experience in a similar role or with general joinery knowledge.

Key responsibilities

* Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure materials purchased are in line with project requirements

* Send out enquiries to suppliers and manufacturers

* Work closely with design team and delivery team to source best value products in a timely manner

* Help further strengthen our Procurement Supply Chain working closely with our Commercial Team of Estimators and Quantity Surveyors

* Be prepared to negotiate supplier accounts and discuss issue with materials supplied whilst recording supplier performance and giving appropriate feedback

* Set up meetings with suppliers on a regular basis with Key accounts and to broaden WJL's supply chain

What we're looking for

* Bright, enthusiastic individual that is keen to learn.

* A genuine interest in construction with a preference for those with some knowledge of carpentry or joinery.

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

* Confident communicator, both written and verbal