Buyer

Contract Scotland; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Full-time, permanent employment

Supportive working environment

Development and progression

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a motivated Construction Buyer in Glasgow to join a busy procurement team. The role focuses on sourcing and purchasing materials and plant to support project delivery, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery to site.

You will work closely with site teams and internal stakeholders, reviewing supplier quotations, negotiating terms, and managing purchase orders while ensuring standards and specifications are met. A proactive, organised approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within buying or procurement, ideally in construction or housebuilding.
• Good knowledge of materials, products and supplier pricing.
• Confident negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing materials and plant to meet project requirements.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier quotations to ensure value for money.
• Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Developing positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Tracking orders, deliveries and supplier performance.
• Collaborating with site teams, Contracts Managers and Commercial colleagues.
• Ensuring purchased materials meet required standards and specifications.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Organisational skills

Job description

Construction Buyer

South East Glasgow | Permanent | Full-time

We are working on behalf of an established organisation within the construction and housebuilding sector, which is looking to appoint a motivated and organised Buyer to join their existing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with buying or procurement experience to join a busy department and support project delivery through effective sourcing and purchasing of materials and plant.

The Role

As a Buyer, you will support and manage purchasing requirements, ensuring materials are sourced at competitive prices and delivered to project timescales and specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing and purchasing materials and plant to meet project requirements.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier quotations to ensure value for money.
• Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Developing positive working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Keeping track of orders, deliveries and supplier performance.
• Working closely with site teams, Contracts Managers and Commercial colleagues.
• Ensuring purchased materials meet the required standards and specifications.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within a buying or procurement position, ideally within construction or housebuilding.
• Good knowledge of materials, products and supplier pricing.
• Confident negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage workloads and work to deadlines.
• A positive, self-motivated and proactive approach.

What's on Offer?

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for development and progression.

The Details

• Location: Office-based, South East Glasgow.
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30am-5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am-4.00pm.
• Working arrangements: Flexible working available.
• Contract: Permanent, full-time.
• Start date: As soon as the right candidate is identified.

Legal Information:

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application