Job Title: M&E Buyer
Location: Kent, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £35,000 - £52,000 per annum, based on experience. Includes an annual bonus for demonstrated hard work and high performance.

Client Overview: Our client is looking for an experienced M&E Buyer to join their procurement team. This role involves managing day-to-day project procurement activities, maintaining purchasing systems, and developing supplier relationships to support ongoing and new projects.

Key Responsibilities:

*Handle day-to-day project procurement including issuing Purchase Orders using Sage.
*Manage project requisition books and maintain call-off schedules/trackers.
*Develop material journey plans for new projects and oversee delivery logistics.
*Update and maintain the purchase order tracker.
*Support estimating, commercial, and customer care teams with material quotations.
*Engage in value engineering for tenders and ongoing projects.
*Prepare technical submissions including data sheets, technical information, and lead times.
*Create sample boards and samples as required by the design team.
*Understand project specifications, schedules, and tenders for value engineering and material schedules.
*Negotiate best rates, rebates, settlements, credit limits, and terms & conditions with suppliers (with management approval).
*Create and maintain first fix, second fix, and final kits for bulk orders.
*Manage PPE, including stock take and reordering.
*Handle Proof of Deliveries (PODs) and build relationships with new and existing suppliers.
*Regularly review and manage materials that can be returned, reused, or sold from stores.
*Visit sites to assess and manage spare materials for return or reuse.
*Arrange collections for pallets and cable drums at Berkeley sites.

Requirements:

*Proven experience in procurement within the M&E sector.
*Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
*Excellent negotiation skills and relationship management abilities.
*Familiarity with procurement software, especially Sage, is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of M&E procurement processes and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers are essential.

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