Buyer

Technical Partners; Basildon; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Office-based role

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Technical Partners in Basildon is seeking an experienced Buyer to join the Façades & Drylining team. This office-based role focuses on procurement of materials, plant and subcontract services for façade and drylining projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, analyse quotations and raise purchase orders to support project programmes. A background in construction procurement with glazing/drylining exposure is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer or Procurement role within construction.
• Knowledge of façade or drylining sectors is desirable.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement schedules across projects.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials, plant and subcontract services for façade and drylining projects.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate favourable pricing and terms.
• Obtain and analyse quotations to ensure best value procurement.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with project requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and material availability.
• Work with operational and commercial teams to support project programmes.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and supply chain improvements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting activity.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Purchasing systems

Tools

Purchasing software

Job description

Buyer – Façades & Drylining

Location: Basildon, Essex (Office Based)
Salary: c£55,000 DOE + Package

Our client, a well-established specialist contractor operating within the façade and drylining sectors, is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their growing team based at their Head Office in Basildon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware construction purchasing professional looking to play a key role within a busy and successful business delivering projects across the UK.

Due to the company’s purchasing software being server-based, this position will be fully office-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials, plant and subcontract services for façade and drylining projects.
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating favourable pricing and terms.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations to ensure best value procurement.
• Raising and managing purchase orders in line with project requirements.
• Monitoring supplier performance, delivery schedules and material availability.
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure procurement activities support project programmes.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and supply chain improvements.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and reporting activity as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role within the construction industry.
• Experience within the façade sector is highly desirable.
• Drylining experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and procurement schedules simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and purchasing systems.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of circa £55,000 depending on experience.
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing specialist contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a diverse range of façade and drylining projects.