The Construction Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing all of the materials required to build production sets to a detailed brief from the construction coordinator.
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The Construction Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing all of the materials required to build production sets to a detailed brief from the construction coordinator.
Role and Responsibilities
- Research, make contact, and negotiate with relevant agents to find all of the building materials needed for the best possible price.
- Manage the budget and provide full records and details of stock, ensuring materials and stock are onsite as required. They must arrange the transportation of materials to the studio or location.
- Responsible for making and maintaining good working relationships with a network of contacts and suppliers to know where the best prices and quantities of materials can be sourced domestically and overseas.
Works with
- Construction Coordinator
- Master Painter
- Master Carpenter
- Master Plasterer
- All of the Construction Department
Qualities - Construction Buyer
Is this role right for me?
For this role, you need:
Wide knowledge across all construction materials and latest product innovation.
Good research, networking, and interpersonal skills in sourcing materials at the best prices and quantities. A good relationship with specialist suppliers.
Ability to build positive working relationships within your department and with other departments to achieve the best possible results for the project.
Great logistical planning, record keeping and administration, time management, and scheduling management abilities.
Interests - Construction Buyer
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Entry / Progression - Construction Buyer
Education Route: Experience of and knowledge of construction materials are essential.
Career Path to Construction Buyer: There are no usual career paths for the construction buyer. Often, they would have worked their way through the construction department.
Career Path from Construction Buyer: Production Designer, Production Management, Procurement/Logistics Manager.
