Buyer

Cityscape Recruitment; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career stability

Progression opportunities

Collaborative environment

Large-scale projects exposure

Job summary

Cityscape Recruitment is seeking a Materials Buyer for a well-established brickwork contractor in Chigwell/Essex. You will procure brickwork and related construction materials for multiple live projects, ensuring on-time delivery and competitive pricing.

You will raise and manage purchase orders, coordinate deliveries with site teams, and build strong supplier relationships while monitoring costs and identifying value opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Materials Buyer, Construction Buyer or Assistant Buyer
• Strong background in brickwork, masonry or specialist subcontracting
• Good knowledge of bricks, blocks, mortar and associated construction materials
• Experience working within the construction industry
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Good commercial awareness and cost control knowledge
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Responsibilities

• Procuring brickwork and associated construction materials for multiple live projects
• Obtaining competitive quotations and negotiating with suppliers
• Raising and managing purchase orders
• Coordinating deliveries to meet project programmes and site requirements
• Building and maintaining relationships with brick, block and construction material suppliers
• Monitoring material costs and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Working closely with commercial, operational and site teams
• Managing stock levels and lead times to avoid programme delays
• Resolving supply chain issues and sourcing alternative materials when necessary
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and reporting information

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement

Excel

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Materials Buyer

Chigwell

GBP40,000 - GBP50,000 + Package + Long-Term Stable Career + Package

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Materials Buyer to join a well-established specialist brickwork contractor based in the Chigwell/Essex area.

Due to ongoing growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, the company is looking to strengthen its procurement team with an individual who has a strong understanding of brickwork, masonry materials and the supply chain that supports large-scale construction projects.

This role will be instrumental in ensuring materials are procured competitively, delivered on time and managed effectively across multiple sites. The successful candidate will become a key part of the business and play an important role in supporting project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

The Role

• Procuring brickwork and associated construction materials for multiple live projects
• Obtaining competitive quotations and negotiating with suppliers
• Raising and managing purchase orders
• Coordinating deliveries to meet project programmes and site requirements
• Building and maintaining relationships with brick, block and construction material suppliers
• Monitoring material costs and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Working closely with commercial, operational and site teams
• Managing stock levels and lead times to avoid programme delays
• Resolving supply chain issues and sourcing alternative materials when necessary
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and reporting information

You’ll Also Have

• Previous experience as a Materials Buyer, Construction Buyer or Assistant Buyer
• A strong background in brickwork, masonry or specialist subcontracting
• Good knowledge of bricks, blocks, mortar and associated construction materials
• Experience working within the construction industry
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Good commercial awareness and cost control knowledge
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

What's On Offer

• GBP40,000 - GBP50,000 salary
• Long-term career stability with a well-established contractor
• Excellent opportunities for progression and development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a variety of large-scale construction projects
• Opportunity to become a key member of a established business