Purchasing

Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawingsIdentifying potential suppliers and new productsContacting a range of suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotationsAgreeing delivery timesKeeping detailed records and maintaining well-organized work schedulesAssessing the reliability of sub-contractors and suppliersDealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materialsEnsuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and servicesProviding advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual itemsLiaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is providedPreparing and maintaining cost reports in order to maximize efficiency within the businessNegotiating and agreeing the most favorable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured