Technical Buyer
Friends Enterprises, Pakistan

Accurately quantify materials, plant and labor requirements for secured projects.
2. Ensure those enquiries relative to the supply of materials, plant and labor are satisfactorily dealt with and that relevant information, contractual and trading particulars are distributed.
3. Attend and contribute at contract control stage to strategy/design innovation meetings.
4. Undertake the assessment of tender bids from our own subcontractors and advise the Director accordingly.
5. Prepare contract estimates utilizing computer aided systems including input of data, ensuring that contract control procedures are adhered to throughout.
6. Produce summary sheet and associated documentation and presentation thereof to meet deadlines.
7. Prepare material and labor reports.
8. Prepare files to laid-down standards and undertake costing variations when required.
9. Attend and contribute at handover meetings, liaising with appropriate departments.
10. Where appropriate attend site surveys and liaise with other departments, suppliers and subcontractors relevant to the project.
11. Negotiate lowest prices with suppliers and subcontractors taking into account all factors.
12. Advise the Director of potential areas of savings and value engineering solutions.
13. Supervision of trainees on the estimating systems and procedures.
14. Undertake any other duties as requested from time to time that fall within the scope of the position.
15. Work safely in accordance with the company's current health and safety policy and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies required

- HNC/HND or other recognised qualification in Building Services or 5 years' craft experience.
- Experience of a wide range of Mechanical or Electrical Building Services installations and systems.
- A proven estimating track record.
- The ability to read, interpret and understand specifications and drawings.
- Experience of computerized estimating software.
- The ability to think ahead, plan and prioritize workload.
- The ability to work with the minimum of supervision.
- Numeracy and literacy skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The ability to supervise assistants to achieve summary dates and take responsibility for that team.
- The ability to work under pressure, accurately and to deadlines.
- Good communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem solving.
- Computer Literacy - MS Office, Estimation, Hevacomp.
- Product knowledge within the Mechanical or Electrical sector.
- HVAC design experience, understanding of Hevacomp.
- Good negotiation skills