Buyer

Fusion People; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage procurement activities. You'll be responsible for sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and quality materials. The ideal candidate should have experience in the construction industry, strong negotiation skills, and excellent organizational abilities. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 with additional benefits, as well as opportunities for career development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer within the construction industry.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of construction materials and subcontract procurement.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for construction materials.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Work close with project teams to forecast material needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor market trends and pricing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Knowledge of construction materials

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Tools

Procurement systems

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £50,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our construction team in Barnsley. This role will play a vital part in managing procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, and building strong supplier relationships to support the successful delivery of our construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for construction materials, plant, and subcontracted services
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure best value, quality, and reliability
• Place and manage purchase orders in line with project requirements and budgets
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance and resolving any issues
• Work closely with project teams to forecast material and service needs
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and availability to support commercial decision-making
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities

About You

• Proven experience as a Buyer within the construction industry
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Knowledge of construction materials, plant hire, and subcontract procurement
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
• IT literate, with experience using procurement and ERP systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• Benefits package including pension and healthcare
• Career development opportunities within a growing business
• The chance to work on a diverse range of construction projects
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

If interested please call John Baker or Kat Oxlade

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