Assistant Materials Controller (Calling all Assistant Buyers) Contractor

Position: Assistant Materials Controller / Assistant Materials Scheduler – (Calling all Assistant Buyers)

Location: Dagenham

12 month contract 

The company:

Our client, one of the largest house builders in the South East, have a current requirement for an Assistant Materials Controller / Assistant Materials Scheduler to be based on one of their largest sites in Dagenham. The project will deliver in total 4,000 units over the next 10 years so the position offers long term work.

The main aim of the role is to support a Senior Materials Controller in efficiently and accurately controlling all materials in and on site.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Ensure materials are called off in time to meet the programmes
• Liaise with Suppliers to confirm delivery arrangements
• Follow up any outstanding orders
• Monitor build progress with site teams relating to orders
• Liaise with site teams regarding deliveries, discrepancies & damages
• Regular checks with site teams for excess stock.
• Report any schedule issues to commercial and site teams

Experience / Qualifications

• Building knowledge
• Some knowledge of building materials
• Computer Literacy

Some previous experience in materials scheduling / controlling would be an advantage but the role would equally lend itself to someone with some experience in buying or estimating.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join great team with long term work and genuine career opportunities.

Initially being offered on a freelance basis but could become permanent for the right candidate