Description:

Generating of orders from requisitions. Liaising with employees on site. Negotiating with suppliers. General purchasing duties and buying function in division.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

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:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in buying / purchasing of material for the construction industry.
Procurement / Purchasing diploma would be advantageous.
Computer literate on all Microsoft Office applications.
Good negotiation skills.
Report writing skills.