Buyer

MCS Group; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is recruiting a Buyer for a leading fit-out contractor based in Antrim. The role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating procurement to support high-quality fit-out projects across the UK and Ireland.

Based in Antrim, the Buyer will liaise with internal teams and estimators, monitor costs against budgets, and ensure procurement processes meet health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in buying or procurement is advantageous.
• Experience within construction/joinery sectors would be desirable.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and organisational skills are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Source and obtain competitive prices for materials in line with project budgets and drawings.
• Produce and maintain procurement schedules for each project, distributing updates to the project team weekly.
• Monitor actual procurement costs against tender allowances.
• Generate purchase orders, track order status and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Manage supplier relationships, resolving issues and discrepancies that could impact material availability or project schedules.
• Ensure materials and services comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Liaise closely with estimators during the tender stage to support accurate project costing.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Work under pressure

Independent work

Education

education

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a Buyer for our client, a leading fit-out contractor based in Antrim. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business delivering high-quality fit-out projects across the UK and Ireland, specialising in the retail, hospitality and museum & heritage sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and obtain competitive prices for materials in line with project budgets and drawings.
• Produce and maintain procurement schedules for each project, distributing updates to the project team weekly.
• Monitor actual procurement costs against tender allowances.
• Generate purchase orders, track order status and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Manage supplier relationships, resolving issues and discrepancies that could impact material availability or project schedules.
• Ensure materials and services comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Liaise closely with estimators during the tender stage to support accurate project costing.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a buying or procurement role would be advantageous.
• Experience within the construction and/or joinery sectors would be desirable.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage workloads independently and work effectively under pressure.