Buyer

Construction & Property Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days' annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Company events

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Construction & Property Recruitment in Edinburgh is seeking a Construction Buyer to support multiple projects on the outskirts of Edinburgh. You will manage purchasing, negotiate prices and build strong supplier relationships with estimators, contracts managers and site teams.

The role offers exposure to sourcing materials, coordinating deliveries and identifying cost-saving opportunities, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction purchasing or similar role.
• Knowledge of construction materials, suppliers and plant hire.
• Experience negotiating prices and coordinating deliveries.
• Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and able to visit sites and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure construction materials, products and plant.
• Obtain and compare quotations, negotiating competitive prices and delivery terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and builders' merchants.
• Coordinate material deliveries and plant hire across live projects.
• Monitor orders, lead times and supplier performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and suitable alternative products.
• Support the estimating team with material pricing for prospective projects.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and resolve supply-chain issues.

Skills

Construction purchasing

Material knowledge

Negotiation

Supplier management

IT skills (Excel)

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are working with an established main contractor to recruit a Construction Buyer to support a range construction projects on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to manage purchasing, negotiate competitive prices and build strong supplier relationships, working closely with estimators, contracts managers and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure construction materials, products and plant.
• Obtain and compare quotations, negotiating competitive prices and delivery terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and builders' merchants.
• Coordinate material deliveries and plant hire across live projects.
• Monitor orders, lead times and supplier performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and suitable alternative products.
• Support the estimating team with material pricing for prospective projects.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and resolve supply-chain issues.

Requirements

• Previous experience in construction purchasing, building materials or a similar role.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, suppliers and plant hire.
• Experience negotiating prices and coordinating deliveries.
• Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to visit sites and suppliers when required.

Salary and Benefits

• 29 days' annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Company events
• Free on-site parking.