Buyer

Caddy Group Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Caddy Group Limited is seeking an experienced Buyer for our growing construction client in Kent. The role focuses on procuring materials, equipment and services, negotiating supplier terms and maintaining accurate records across multiple projects.

Responsibilities include raising orders, monitoring lead times and delivering on programme dates, while building strong supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a buying or procurement role.
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness skills.
• Experience within construction, mechanical and electrical trades is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement team with purchasing of materials, equipment and services across projects.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and value.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Monitor orders from placement through to delivery, resolving issues or delays promptly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal project teams.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and up-to-date purchasing documentation.
• Assist with material management to align with project requirements and programme dates.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Negotiation

Procurement experience

Construction industry knowledge

MS Word & Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Caddy Group are looking for an experienced Buyer for our growing Constrcution client in Kent.

• Support the procurement team with the purchasing of materials, equipment and services across projects.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and value.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Monitor orders from placement through to delivery, resolving any issues or delays promptly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal project teams.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, ensuring all purchasing documentation is up to date.
• Assist with material management and ensure procurement activities align with project requirements and programme dates.

What We're Looking For:

• An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong and trusting relationships.
• Previous experience within a buying, procurement or purchasing environment.
• Experience within the construction, mechanical and electrical trades would be advantageous.
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Forward-thinking and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• 4+ years' experience in a buying or procurement role.
• Competent user of standard programmes including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.