Buyer

Morris & Spottiswood Ltd; Dutton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities across projects. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and previous experience in procurement. Responsibilities include placing and expediting orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring all purchases deliver best value while meeting sustainability requirements. This position offers a full-time contract and emphasizes integrity and professionalism in line with the company's values.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement or buying is desirable.
• Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• Embrace continuous improvement and promote company values.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities across projects.
• Place and expedite material and service orders.
• Maintain accurate audit trails of orders and requests.
• Resolve order or invoice queries to support timely payments.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Gather sustainability and responsible sourcing data.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in ERP systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer

Location: Warrington
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Morris & Spottiswood

Morris & Spottiswood Group are one of the UK's leading providers of fit-out, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management and construction services. Proudly family-owned, we maintain high standards in health, safety, quality and environmental performance across all projects.

Our values — Aim High, Act Responsibly, Value People — guide how we work and underpin our commitment to safe, sustainable and high-quality delivery.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities across Morris & Spottiswood projects and Group companies. The role is responsible for placing and expediting orders, managing key supply categories, and ensuring all purchasing delivers best value, uses approved suppliers, and meets sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Place and expedite material and service orders in line with project requirements and procurement procedures
• Ensure purchases are made through approved suppliers and maintain accurate audit trails of orders and requests
• Act as the main point of contact for suppliers and resolve order or invoice queries to support timely payment
• Maintain ERP item data to support accurate reporting on material volumes and spend
• Lead tender processes for allocated supply categories in line with the Supply Chain Strategy
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure up-to-date pricing and product information
• Gather and maintain sustainability and responsible sourcing data for core products and services

Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Previous procurement or buying experience is desirable

Values & Behaviours

We're looking for someone who demonstrates integrity and professionalism, embraces continuous improvement, and actively promotes our values: Aim High, Act Responsibly, Value People.

Valuing People

Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our business, drives innovation and broadens our talent pool