Buyer

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS Recruitment Ltd are supporting a well-established construction business in Brentwood by recruiting an experienced Buyer. You will manage procurement of materials, plant, equipment and subcontract packages, build strong supplier relationships and drive cost-saving opportunities across multiple projects. This role requires robust negotiation, good time management and the ability to coordinate with QS and PMs to meet programme deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer in construction.
• Experience procuring construction materials, plant and/or subcontract packages.
• Knowledge of groundworks, civils, RC frame or general construction procurement.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Excellent supplier and subcontractor relationship management.
• Good understanding of construction programmes and procurement lead times.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple packages and deadlines.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, plant, equipment and subcontract packages.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate prices, terms and delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Issue purchase orders and manage procurement documents.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and deliveries.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers.
• Support project teams with procurement strategy and commercial decisions.
• Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities.
• Ensure materials are available in line with project programmes.
• Maintain an effective and competitive supply chain.
• Assist with development of preferred supplier relationships.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Procurement

Construction procurement

Organisational skills

Communication

Deadline management

Cost-saving

Proactive approach

Job description

OCS are currently working with an established construction business specialising in groundworks, reinforced concrete frames, basements, civil engineering and external works.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to strengthen their commercial and procurement function with an experienced Buyer.

The Role

• Managing the procurement of materials, plant, equipment and subcontract packages
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Negotiating prices, terms and delivery schedules
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Issuing purchase orders and managing procurement documentation
• Monitoring supplier performance, lead times and deliveries
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers
• Supporting project teams with procurement strategy and commercial decisions
• Identifying cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities
• Ensuring materials and services are available in line with project programmes
• Maintaining an effective and competitive supply chain
• Assisting with the development of preferred supplier relationships
• Supporting multiple projects simultaneously

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Buyer within construction
• Experience procuring construction materials, plant and/or subcontract packages
• Knowledge of groundworks, civils, RC frame or general construction procurement
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Excellent supplier and subcontractor relationship management
• Good understanding of construction programmes and procurement lead times
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple packages and deadlines
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to join a business that has developed a strong reputation within the specialist construction sector and continues to expand its project portfolio