Salary: 45k - 55k plus package
Location: Office-based with occasional site and supplier visits
Job Type: Permanent
About the Company
Our client is an established and growing construction and refurbishment contractor delivering projects across the education, healthcare, commercial and public sectors throughout the UK. With projects typically ranging from £100,000 to £2 million, the business has built a strong reputation for quality delivery, strong client relationships, and commercial reliability.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Buyer to support procurement activities across multiple live projects.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Buyer to take ownership of procurement across multiple live refurbishment and fit-out projects. This is a key commercial role responsible for securing best value, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials, plant and site requirements are delivered on time and to specification.
The successful candidate will work closely with commercial, operational and site teams to help maintain programme performance, manage costs, and support overall project profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Manage procurement of construction materials, plant hire, site accommodation, and consumables across multiple live projects
Source and compare quotations from approved suppliers to secure best value and service
Negotiate prices, discounts, rebates, credit terms, and delivery arrangements
Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and record keeping
Review drawings, specifications, and programmes to identify procurement requirements and long-lead items
Coordinate deliveries to ensure materials and equipment arrive on time and in line with project requirements
Monitor material costs against project budgets and identify savings opportunities or potential cost variances
Support estimating teams with live material pricing during tender stages
Identify value engineering opportunities and propose suitable alternative products where appropriate
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal project teams
Resolve shortages, damaged goods, incorrect deliveries, and urgent supply issues efficiently
Track supplier performance, procurement savings, and rebate income
Maintain accurate procurement records and provide reporting as requiredRequirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in a Construction Buyer, Materials Buyer, or Senior Buyer role
Experience working within a main contractor, refurbishment contractor, or fit-out specialist
Proven experience procuring materials and plant for projects valued between £500k and £2m+
Strong knowledge of UK construction supply chains and material lead times
Experience managing procurement across multiple concurrent projects
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
Commercially aware with a strong cost-focused mindset
Technical understanding of construction materials and specifications
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and site teams
Advanced Excel and general IT proficiencyDesirable:
CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS
Experience within education, healthcare, or public sector projectsWhy Apply?
Join a growing and financially stable construction business
Take ownership of procurement and make a measurable commercial impact
Work across a diverse range of refurbishment and fit-out projects
Opportunity for progression as the business continues to growApply
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris by applying to the role
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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year