Buyer

An established and rapidly growing construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to support the procurement of materials and groundwork packages across a portfolio of fast-moving projects.

This is a key appointment within a business that is actively investing in and expanding its buying function. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team environment where attitude, work ethic, and willingness to get involved are just as important as technical procurement experience.

Specific duties of the Buyer include:

Procuring construction materials and groundwork packages
Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
Supporting multiple live projects in a fast-paced environment
Working closely with commercial and operational teams
Ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and programme requirements
Contributing positively to a growing and ambitious buying team

Buyer applicants should meet the following critieria:

Previous buying/procurement experience within construction
Strong knowledge of materials and groundwork procurement
Commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills
A proactive, hands-on approach
Someone who thrives in a team environment and is willing to get stuck in
Comfortable working in a fully office-based role within a fast-paced setting