Estimator/Buyer - Bitumen/Surfacing.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Estimator

Compiling tenders by coordinating and collecting information to complete tender submissions
Drawing on standard documentation and interfacing with contracts director and estimator
Assisting the estimator with tender documentation and filing including electronic conversions and assistance

Buyer

Evaluate request for purchase of suppliers, equipment and services to determine appropriate procurement method.
Liaise with suppliers, sub-contractors, and site/contract managers.
Acquire best prices to place orders for materials required on site.
Applying of company and client policies and specifications when ordering material.
Respond in timely, professional and comprehensive manner to requests involving contract compliance, cost proposals and other administrative procurement issues.
Preparing and authorizations of purchase orders.
Expediting of deliveries on orders placed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Generating of reports.

Skills, Experience & Education:

Candidate should have Matric/Grade 12 , Procurement / Purchasing diploma would be advantageous.
Have good administrative and clerical skills, be computer literate with experience in MS Word, MS Excel, CCS Candy (optional but preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in buying / purchasing of material for the construction industry (structural steelwork, marine works).
Good negotiation skills.
Report writing skills.